16/10/2013

Gardaí Investigate Attempted Robbery At Tipperary Post Office

Gardaí in Co Tipperary are investigating an attempted robbery of Cahir post office.

According to gardaí, the robbers used a JCB to gain entry to the post office but were disturbed and fled the scene. The incident occurred at around 5am on Wednesday morning.

A technical examination of the scene is being carried out and gardaí have appealed for any one with any information about the attempted robbery to contact them.

(MH/JP)

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