Gardaí have arrested 2 men following a serious assault on a man and an attempted robbery at a newsagents which occurred on Fitzmaurice Rd in Finglas on 18th March 2017. (Previous press release 284/17 below refers)
The 2 men (both in 20s) were arrested this morning in the Finglas area and are currently detained at Finglas and Blanchardstown Garda stations under Section 4 (Criminal Justice Act) and Section 30 (Offences Against the state Act) respectively.
Gardaí are appealing for information following an attempted robbery and a serious assault of a man at a newsagents in Finglas, Dublin 11.
The incident occurred at approximately 8.15am this morning on Fitzmaurice Rd when 2 men entered the premises and assaulted a male member of staff. The man(40s)received serious head injuries and has been taken to Beaumount hospital. The 2 men fled the scene in what is believed to be a white saloon type car heading in the direction of Glasilawn Rd. Nothing was stolen in the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 8am and 8.20am, or has any information, to contact them at the incident room in Finglas on 01-6667500, or the Garda confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.
