Gardai in Clondalkin have arrested a male (aged 30) in relation to an armed robbery which occured at a off-licence on Ninth Lock Road, Clondalkin, at approximately 9.25pm last night 27th March, 2013.
While on patrol, two garda members (male and female) noticed two men jump from a car and enter the off-licence premises. The two men, believed to have been armed with a firearm, entered the off-licence , threathened staff and took cash from the till. Gardaí called for assistance and entered the premises. One of the males pointed a what was believed to be firearm (subsequently discovered to be imitation) at both Gardaí and attempted to escape. A struggle ensued and one culprit was apprehended at the scene. The imitation firearm was recovered along with a screwdriver and the stolen cash.
One Garda member was injured (not seriously and remained on duty) and the apprehended man was detained and removed to Tallaght hospital. The second man is still being sought.
The man has been discharged from hospital and is now currently detained at Clondalkin Garda station under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
