Three arrested after knife-point robbery in Cork

Three people are in custody following a robbery at a filling station in Cork City last night.

Three arrested after knife-point robbery in Cork

Three people are in custody following a robbery at a filling station in Cork City last night.

Two masked men armed with knives held up staff at a service station on Leitrim Street and stole a quantity of cash, just before 8.30pm.

The men left the scene in a car, which was driven by another man and had a female passenger.

A garda car patrolling in the area stopped the car and arrested a woman and two men, ranging in ages from late 20s to mid 40s.

Another man escaped on foot.

Gardaí recovered knives, balaclavas and cash in the car.

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Up to 30 more tents pitched on Grand Canal in Dublin Up to 30 more tents pitched on Grand Canal in Dublin
Man, 20s, dies in crash involving scrambler bike in Dublin Man, 20s, dies in crash involving scrambler bike in Dublin
Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting PSNI Chief Constable to be pressed for answers over journalist surveillance revelations
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited