Man due in court over armed robbery of shop in Dublin city centre

The incident happened on Cathal Brugha Street yesterday morning.

By Hayley Halpin Monday 22 Mar 2021, 9:23 AM

Mar 22nd 2021, 9:23 AM 15,457 Views 0 Comments

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A MAN HAS been charged following a robbery at a shop in Dublin city centre.

Shortly before 9.30am yesterday morning, a man entered a shop on Cathal Brugha Street armed with a knife.

He threatened staff and demanded money from the till.

The suspect fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash.

Gardaí were alerted to the incident and the man was arrested a short distance away.

The man, aged in his early 20s, was taken to Bridewell Garda Station and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

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He has since been charged in relation to the robbery and is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning.

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Man due in court over armed robbery of shop in Dublin city centre