An investigation is under way after an attempted bank robbery in Dunboyne, Co Meath this morning.
Two masked and hooded men entered the Bank of Ireland branch in the town through a roof shortly after 9am.
The men, who are believed to have been carrying firearms, threatened staff before attempting to open the safe.
They failed and fled the scene in a silver Hyundai car that was later found abandoned on Summerhill Rd outside Dunboyne.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600.