Gardai in Roxboro Road are investigating a robbery and assault that occured on the M20 Dooradoyle on Wednesday morning at 1.40a.m. 8th January 2014.
The injured party a male in his 30's was forced off the road as he was travelling southbound in his car on the M20. He was threatened at knife point and a sum of money taken from him, he was removed to Limerick Regional hospital and his injures are described as not life threatening and has since been released.
In follow up searches four people were arrested on the afternoon of the 8th Jan two men and two women. Two cars were also seized and are being technically examined. The two men (25 yrs and 31 yrs) are currently detained in Roxboro Road Garda Station under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended and the two women (28 years & 31 years) were taken to Henry Street Garda Station, one detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended and she remains in custody and the other under Section 30, Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended and she was released later on the 8th Jan 2014 and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
Gardai in Roxboro Road Garda station are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident or has any information to contact them on 061 214340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
