2 Co Kildare businesses under attack by armed raider yesterday spurs appeals for information

Two armed robberies in a Co Kildare town yesterday could be linked warn Gardaí.

At Maxol, Maynooth Road, on Tuesday, February 13th, a man armed with a hammer entered.

He demanded money from staff and then left.

Just minutes later, at betting office Bar One Racing, Celbridge, an armed man entered and demanded cash.

He fled with a substantial amount of cash.

Gardaí are appealing for information.

According to Gardaí the armed robberies 'could be connected.'