One raider died and another was seriously injured in a robbery at the Bank of Ireland, Athy, County Kildare. A number of other people were also injured.

Report shows injured being rushed to awaiting ambulances.

To camera Tom McCaughren on the events leading up to the raid.

Bullets lying on pavement outside bank.

Interview with Chief Superintendent Michael McKeown on how the Gardaí came on the scene and how the local priest persuaded the robbers to give themselves up and release the hostages they were holding in the bank.

Interview with Gerard Osborne, eyewitness.

Interviews with hostages and staff on how they reacted. Upset woman who was held hostage.

The reporter is Tom McCaughren.

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