Man with knife mugs couple in broad daylight

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

By Órla Ryan Wednesday 23 Mar 2016, 8:12 PM

Mar 23rd 2016, 8:12 PM 31,205 Views 23 Comments

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A MAN ARMED with a knife mugged a couple in Cork on Monday afternoon.

He confronted a man and woman and stole their wallets and phones.

The incident took place at a green area in Richmond Hill at 12.30pm.

Gardaí are investigating and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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Man with knife mugs couple in broad daylight

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Read: Over half of fines for failing to display L-plates not paid