Man arrested after attempted robbery in Terenure

By Echo Reporter

Gardaí in Terenure investigating an attempted robbery at a shop on Terenure Road West, Dublin 6w on Thursday evening have charged a male.

At approximately 6.20pm a male wearing a hat and scarf entered the shop and threatened staff and demanded cash.

He was in possession of two knives.  The suspect left the shop without taking anything and ran in the direction of Lavarna Grove.

Two Gardaí who were out on mobile patrol observed a male running from the shop and followed him on foot, the male they observed was in possession of two knives.

Both Gardaí confronted him on Lavarna Grove, where he was disarmed and arrested. Gardaí observed a waiting car and arrested a female passenger.

Both were taken to Terenure Garda Station and detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.