Man arrested after armed robbery in Dublin pub on New Year’s Day

Gardaí have arrested a man following an attempted armed robbery at a public house on Firhouse Road, Tallaght.

The crime occurred on January 1, 2018.

According to Gardaí, a man entered the premises just before midnight armed with what is believed to be a firearm and threatened staff.

The criminal then demanded a sum of cash.

The man was challenged by three people on the premises and was arrested by Gardaí.

The suspected firearm was recovered at the scene and has been sent for technical examination.

The suspect, aged in his 30s, is currently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under section 30 of Offences Against the State Act 1939.