A MAN HAS been arrested following an armed robbery at a business in Co Wicklow.

Shortly before 6pm on Wednesday evening, a lone male entered the business premises in Greystones armed with what is understood to be a firearm.

He threatened a staff member and left the premises on foot with a sum of cash.

Gardaí say no firearm was discharged during the robbery and that no injuries were reported.

Following garda enquiries, a man in his 40s was arrested in the Greystones area yesterday afternoon.

He is currently detained in Bray Garda Station.

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Man arrested following armed robbery in Co Wicklow

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