A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in north Dublin this afternoon.
A number of men entered the post office in Baldoyle shortly before 1pm.
It is understood at least one of them was carrying a firearm.
They left the premises a short time later without any money and got into a waiting car.
The man was arrested in Portmarnock and the car believed to have been used in the robbery – a black BMW Series 1 with a 08-OY registration - was last seen on Station Road.
The man is being held at Coolock Garda Station.
Gardaí have appealed to anyone with information to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 6664200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
