Two men have been arrested after attempting to rob a shop in Dublin at knife point.
At around 9.25pm last night, two men in their 30s entered a premises at Harold’s Cross with a knife, demanding cash from staff.
They were unable to get access to the tills and fled the scene.
The two were arrested shortly afterwards on the Lower Kimmage Road and taken to Rathmines Garda Station.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
A garda spokesperson says: "Gardaí have arrested two men following an attempted robbery at a premises in Dublin 6W yesterday, 16th January.
"The incident happened near Harold’s Cross at approximately 9.25pm, when two men entered the premises with a knife and demanded cash from staff.
"The men were unable to gain access to the tills and subsequently left the scene. No injuries were reported.
"Gardaí carried out a number of enquiries and shortly after, two suspects were identified. They were arrested nearby on the Lower Kimmage Road.
"The men, both aged in their 30s, were later taken to Rathmines Garda Station.
