Gardaí at Clonmel, Co Tipperary received a call that a robbery had taken place at a fuel service station at Greenane, Clonmel at approximately 4.30am this morning (19/5/14).
A man was reported to have left the scene on foot carrying a firearm. The male suspect brandished and pointed the firearm (appears to be a handgun) at Gardaí as he approached Clonmel town centre. This man was kept under observation and the vicinity was cleared. Armed Gardaí attended the scene and confronted the suspect and arrested him. He is currently detained at Clonmel Garda Station under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act.
No injuries were sustained during the incident and investigations are continuing.
