Brazen wannabe thieves allegedly armed with a gun fled a South Dublin bookies empty-handed.
One man suffered minor injuries after a gang of three stormed the Ladbrokes on Sallynoggin Road on Wednesday evening.
The men, allegedly armed with a gun and knife, ended up fleeing the scene without any money or goods.
A customer was attacked but was OK and didn't need any medical treatment.
A garda spokesperson confirmed the incident to Dublin Live and said the investigation is ongoing.
"Gardaí are investigating an incident at a bookmakers in the Sallynoggin Road area of 16/10/19.
"Three males entered the premises allegedly armed with a firearm and a knife.
"All three males fled the scene without any money / stolen goods.
"A customer, a man in his 40s, was assaulted in this incident. No medical attention was required. Investigations are ongoing."
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