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Appeal for witnesses after shop robbed at gunpoint in Cork

The incident took place last Saturday evening just before 6pm.

Updated at 3.46pm

GARDAÍ ARE APPEALING for information after a shop in Cork city centre was robbed at gunpoint.

A man entered a premises on MacCurtain Street last Saturday evening.

He threatened staff with a firearm, and left with an unknown quantity of jewellery.

The incident occurred just before 6pm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Watercourse Road Garda Station 021 4558260, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Originally published 1.40pm

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