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19/09/2007
Men Detained Over Galway Robbery
Gardaí are questioning two men in connection with an armed robbery on the outskirts of Galway city.
The incident occurred last night at a petrol station on the Tuam Road.
It is understood the men demanded cash from the till but were arrested by Gardaí as they attempted to flee the shop.
One shop assistant received minor stabbing wounds during the altercation.
He was brought to University College Hospital in Galway, where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The men are being detained at Galway Garda station.
(LC/SP)
The incident occurred last night at a petrol station on the Tuam Road.
It is understood the men demanded cash from the till but were arrested by Gardaí as they attempted to flee the shop.
One shop assistant received minor stabbing wounds during the altercation.
He was brought to University College Hospital in Galway, where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The men are being detained at Galway Garda station.
(LC/SP)
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