Gardaí at Pearse Street are investigating an incident which occurred at Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 this evening (21/9/10)
A masked man walked into a betting shop on Westmoreland St, Dublin 2 at approximately 6.20pm this evening (21/9/10) He produced a firearm threatened staff and demanded money.
He left the shop on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
In a follow up operation a man in his late 20’s was arrested at Foster Place in the City Centre in connection with this incident. Cash and a firearm were recovered.
No person was injured during this incident.
The man is currently detained at Pearse Street Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Investigations are continuing.
Garda Press Office
21st September 2010 9pm
