25/01/2010

Bank Robbers Threaten Staff

Two men robbed the Ulster Bank in Dublin's Dame Street this morning, escaping with an undisclosed sum of money.

Gardaí in Pearse Street are investigating the robbery, which occurred shortly after 10am.

They said that two men entered the premises with a metal bar and threatened staff, grabbed the cash and then escaped on foot and left the area in a waiting car.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them.

(BMcC/GK)

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