Man in custody following robbery yesterday at Co Kildare opticians

A man is in custody today facing charges in relation to a robbery at an opticians in Kildare town yesterday.

Evidence was given in court that the accused is facing charges in relation to a robbery at Eurostar discount store, Kildare town, on Saturday, October 22.

Also the accused was arrested yesterday by three members of Kildare Gardaí, following a burglary at Kelliher's Opticians yesterday.

Defence Solicitor, Stephen Walsh, said that the accused would spent a week in custody and then apply for bail.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused reappear at Naas District Court on November 3, to await the DPP's directions.