Man arrested over robbery at Tipp filling station

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man, aged in his 40s, in relation to a robbery at a filling station on Cashel Road, Tipperary Town on Tuesday, August 3.

The male entered the premises, and made threats to staff. He demanded a sum of cash from the till. He took the cash and some other items, and fled the scene on foot.

Gardaí identified the suspect and arrested the male a short time later. He was taken to Tipperary Town Garda Station where he is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

He is scheduled to appear before the Limerick City District Court this Wednesday, August 4.