Attempted armed robbery at Longford post office

Gardaí are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a post office in Ardagh, Co Longford.

Gardaí are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a post office in Ardagh, Co Longford.

At least two men, one armed with a hatchet, were involved in the incident this afternoon.

No-one was injured during the botched raid, and the culprits fled the scene empty-handed after a panic alarm was activated.

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