Gardaí in Limerick are investigating reports that a man was kidnapped by a gang in the city last night.
It was reported that a man was bundled into a silver-coloured car outside a pub on O'Connell Avenue by four men wearing balaclavas.
The car then sped off towards Henry Street, before doubling back and disappearing.
There have been no missing persons reported in the city, however. The car's registration number does not match any on Garda records.