Arrests made after robbery at post office in Little Island

Gardaí have arrested two men in their 30s in relation to a robbery at a post office in Little Island at around 9.30am this morning.

Two men armed with what is believed to be a handgun and an iron bar entered the post office, threatened staff and left the scene with a small sum of cash. No staff member was injured during the incident. 

The two men were left the scene in a black 05C car which has damage on either side. 

This afternoon two men were arrested in the Glanmire area at around 2:30 and are currently being detained in Mayfield and Gurranabraher Garda Stations.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021-452200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station. 
 

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