Attempted bank robbery in Tallaght village
Gardaí at scene in Tallaght village

Attempted bank robbery in Tallaght village

The Echo understands that there was an attempted robbery at the AIB branch on Old Bawn Road on Friday afternoon.

Gardaí had cordoned off the road by the entrance leading to the Village Green following the incident, which had caused a stir in the local area.

During the day, one garda car could be seen parked at the junction of Old Bawn Road and the Village Green, with an active garda presence behind the cordon.

The Garda Press office has been contacted for further information.