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Newbridge
Man arrested after armed robbery in Co Kildare
Shortly after 3pm yesterday, the man entered a pharmacy armed with a knife.
A MAN IN his 30s has been arrested following an armed robbery in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon shortly after 3pm, when gardaí in Newbridge were alerted to a man entering a pharmacy armed with a knife.
It’s understood that he threatened a member of staff and removed a cash box from the till before leaving the store.
Uniformed and detective gardaí responded to the incident and a man in his 30s was arrested nearby following a foot pursuit.
A sum of cash was recovered, and the man was taken to a garda station in Co Kildare for questioning.
He remains in garda custody and a spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing.
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