Gardaí arrest man in his 50s following robbery at knife-point

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 50s following the robbery of a shop at knife-point. 

According to Gardaí, the man entered a shop in Blackrock, Co Dublin yesterday afternoon (Monday September 26) and made threats to staff before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash. 

No Injuries were reported. 

The suspect was located following searches of the area and taken to Blackrock Garda Station, where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. 

The stolen sum of cash was recovered in full.

Investigations are ongoing.