Young Co Kildare man suffers horrific abduction over weekend

A young Co Kildare man is recovering from a traumatic abduction by armed, masked men over the weekend.

At Top Oil, Athy, at 9pm on Friday night, three men wearing navy ski masks entered the shop.

Two staff members were closing up after a day's work.

Demands were made for the takings from the safe. However, when they realised that the safe was on a time lock, they abducted the 22-year-old Athy staff member.

The remaining worker, who was forced to lie down on the floor,  speaking to KildareNow said:"They took him, I remained on my own. They had taken my phone. A phone call came through, they told me to wait until the safe was open and put cash into a bag.''

According to the staff member, he was warned that the 22-year-old Athy man's life was in his hands and was ordered not to contact Gardaí.

He met them as instructed on the Ballylinan road, about four miles from Top Oil. A bread knife was against his co-worker's throat.

The men are understood to be about 5''10 and spoke with North Dublin accents.

Gardaí in Athy are appealing for information on a 323 Mazda, believed to be an older , hatchback model.

Contact Athy Garda Station on (059) 863 4210.