Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton escaped unhurt on Monday night after being approached by a man armed with a gun outside the team hotel in Portmarnock.

It is understood a man in his 30s approached Staunton holding a gun, at which point Staunton, 37, promptly turned and fled.

Staunton informed hotel staff of the situation, who in turn contacted local gardai. The assailant was eventually caught on a nearby beach.