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Man held over Dublin armed robbery

Man held up staff in shop on James Street in Dublin
Man held up staff in shop on James Street in Dublin

A man in his 30s is being questioned over an armed robbery in Dublin last night.

The man entered a shop on James Street shortly before 10pm and threatened two staff members with a syringe.

A struggle is believed to have taken place and the man was arrested at the scene.

He was later taken to St James’s Hospital where he was treated for a leg injury.

Gardaí said a staff member aged in his 30s collapsed and was taken to St James’s Hospital, where he is said to be in a serious condition.