Raiders armed with crowbar and screwdriver rob petrol station in Palmerstown

Gardai in Ballyfermot are investigating an early morning robbery which took place at a petrol station on the Kennelsfort Road in Palmerstown.

Two men entered the service station at 7:20am this morning, armed with a crowbar and a screwdriver, and demanded money from the terrified staff.

The raiders managed to get a small amount of cash before fleeing the scene in a silver car.

Speaking with Echo.ie this afternoon, a Garda spokesperson said anyone with information should contact Ballyfermot Garda station on 01-6667200.