Gardaí arrest young man following armed robbery at post office in Kilkenny

A young man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a post office in Kilkenny earlier this afternoon.

The incident took place at the post office on Main Street in Mullinavat in south Kilkenny at around 12 noon when a lone raider entered the premises with what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money. The man, who is in his 20s, fled the scene with a some of money.

He was apprehended by Gardaí a short distance away from the post office and was brought to Thomastown Garda Station where he is detained under Section 30 Offences against the State Act. A sum of money was recovered.

Gardaí are appealing for witness to contact Mullinavat Station on 051898122, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.