Gardai arrest man following armed robbery on Ireland's most famous shopping street

Gardai have arrested a man in his 40s following an armed robbery at a business premises on Ireland's most famous shopping street. 

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon (Wednesday February 16) at approximately 3.20pm. 

According to Gardai, the lone male entered the business armed with a weapon and threatened staff members, before leaving the scene on foot with a number of items from the premises. 

A number of items stolen were located after a follow-up search by Gardai. 

The man was taken to Pearse Street Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. 

The investigations is ongoing.