Bomb disposal teams have carried out a controlled explosion in a North Dublin neighbourhood overnight.

Gardaí responded to the call shortly before half 10 last night.

Gardaí were alerted to an incident at Hampton Wood Drive in Finglas after receiving reports of a device near a property.

Officers established a cordon and called in the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

The Defence Forces carried out a controlled explosion nearby, and no one was believed to be injured.

Gardaí then declared the scene safe and they say that investigations are ongoing.

Reporting by Alex Rowley.