WATCH: Car Linked To Attempted Naas Robbery Spotted In Newcastle - Gardaí Warn Public Not To Approach

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 19:11

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

Gardaí are urging the public not to approach the occupants and to contact them immediately with any information

Gardaí were alerted this evening after a car linked to an alleged attempted robbery in Naas was spotted in the Newcastle area.

The vehicle - a silver Peugeot with the registration KP10 SUU - had fled the scene of an incident at the Osprey Hotel.

At around 9.40pm last night, three individuals allegedly attempted a robbery in the hotel’s underground car park. When a staff member approached them, one of the group allegedly produced a knife.

The suspects left in the Peugeot, which was then spotted this evening.

Gardaí are urging the public not to approach the occupants and to contact them immediately with any information.

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