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Irish Mirror
National
Sam Roberts

Staff threatened with knife in terrifying late-night attempted robbery at takeaway in Co Cork

Staff were threatened with a knife in a terrifying late-night attempted robbery at a takeaway in Co Cork.

The incident happened shortly before midnight on George's Quay in the city.

It is understood that no members of staff were injured in the incident and the man left the scene empty handed.

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the raid.

George's Quay, Cork (Google Maps)

A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí carried out a search of the area and arrested a man in his 20s on Tower Street.

"The knife that was believed to have been used in the incident was also seized.

"He was brought to Bridewell Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984."

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