Money taken in cash-in-transit robbery at AIB branch in Kells

The incident happened at around 10.50am on John Street this morning.

GARDAÍ WERE CALLED to the scene of an attempted robbery today at an AIB branch in Kells, Co Meath.

At around 10.50am this morning, a cash-in-transit van was making a delivery to the branch on John Street in the town centre.

A number of suspects are believed to have approached the vehicle and threatened an employee.

A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie that a sum of money was taken, with the suspects taking one of the cash boxes being transported to the bank.

It is not believed that a firearm was used in the incident.

No one was injured at the scene, and gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward.

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