Staff member assaulted in Kildare store this week following attempted robbery
The assault took place on June 29 2026 in the Clane area
Gardai in Leixlip are investigating an assault on a staff member which took place in the Clane area of Co Kildare earlier this week.
Details of the crime were relayed to Kfm host Hannah Kelly by Gda Ann-Marie Reilly, when the Naas-based garda appeared on the station's CrimeWatch slot.
According to Gda Reilly, the assault took place in the Choice store on Dublin Road, Clane on Monday, June 29 2026.
Two suspects attempted to take items from the store when they were stopped by Choice store staff.
The items were later recovered, however the two suspects assaulted a staff member before fleeing the scene.
The staff member suffered minor injuries from the assault, Gda Reilly confirmed.
Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the Choice store on Monday, June 29 between the times of 12.55pm – 1pm approximately to please get in touch.
Shoppers or witnesses may have seen two suspects fleeing the scene are asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station at: 01-6667800.
Investigations are ongoing.