A security guard has been injured during a daring robbery of a cash in transit van in Tyrrelstown.
The robbery took place at 10am this morning outside a local supermarket.
The security guard was walking back to the van when he was approached by two men and attacked with what is believed to be a wheel brace.
The men stole a cash box and escaped in a Skoda car which was later found burnt out in a nearby estate.
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Gardai confirmed they are investigating the incident.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai at Blanchardstown Dublin 15 are investigating a cash in transit robbery which occurred at 10am this morning, Friday 12th April 2019.
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"A male employee of a Security Company was walking from a retail outlet in Tyrellstown Dublin 15 with a cash box when he was approached by two males, he was struck with what is described as a wheel brace, the cash box was taken by the two males who made their getaway in a Skoda car which was later found burnt out in a nearby housing estate.
"Minor injuries sustained by the Security Company employee."
No arrests have been made and investigations into the incident are continuing.
