Man held after attempted raid on Ardnacrusha P.O

 Gardaí are quizzing a man following an attempted raid on a post office in South East Clare yesterday

The premises in Ardnacrusha was targeted shortly after it opened

Around half past nine  a lone male entered Ardnacrusha Post Office and produced an object which he claimed was a firearm, and demanded money.

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However speaking to Clare FM – The Postmistress said there was a timelock delay on the safe and the man panicked and left empty-handed.

An investigation was launched involving local gardaí  and members of the Armed Regional support unit.

A short time later a 29 year old man was arrested in Limerick City and taken to Mayorstone Garda Station where he’s being detained under section 4 of the Criminal justice act.

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