05/09/2016

Man Arrested Following Robbery In Co Kildare

A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a robbery in Co Kildare.

Two men were approached by another male, who had an iron bar, in the Langton Park area in Newbridge at around 4.45am on Sunday, 04 September.

The man threatened the two men, took their mobile phones and made off.

A man has been arrested and is being detained at Newbridge Garda station.

The stolen property has also been recovered.

(CD/LM)

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