Man Arrested Following Armed Robbery In Greystones, Wicklow

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Friday, January 6th, 2023 10:21am

By Caoimhe Harney

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He is currently detained in Bray Garda Station

A has been arrested in connection with and armed robbery which happened at a business premises in Greystones, Co. Wicklow on 4th January 2023.

Shortly before 6pm on Wednesday evening, a lone male entered the business premises armed with what is understood to be a firearm.

The male threatened a staff member and left the premises on foot with a sum of cash.

No firearm was discharged during the course of the incident and no injuries were reported.

Following enquiries by investigating Gardaí, a man in his 40s was arrested in Greystones on Thursday 5th January 2023.

He is currently detained in Bray Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

Investigations are ongoing.

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