Gardaí at Waterford are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at a shop on Cork Road, Waterford at approximately 11.55pm last night (29/8/13).
One male entered the shop armed with a handgun, he threatened staff and demanded cash. The alarm was raised and the culprit fled the scene in a dark coloured car in the direction of the Cork Road. No money was stolen and no injuries sustained during the incident.
In a follow-up search Gardaí arrested two males in their 30’s in connection with this incident. A firearm was also recovered. Both men are currently detained at Waterford Garda Station under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939.
