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05 Sept 2025

Gardai arrest man following armed robbery on Ireland's most famous shopping street

Gardai arrest man following armed robbery on Ireland's most famous shopping street

Gardai arrest man following armed robbery on Ireland's most famous shopping street

 

Gardai have arrested a man in his 40s following an armed robbery at a business premises on Ireland's most famous shopping street. 

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon (Wednesday February 16) at approximately 3.20pm. 

According to Gardai, the lone male entered the business armed with a weapon and threatened staff members, before leaving the scene on foot with a number of items from the premises. 

A number of items stolen were located after a follow-up search by Gardai. 

The man was taken to Pearse Street Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. 

The investigations is ongoing.

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