A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into two robberies at businesses in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, yesterday.
In the first incident, a staff member at a business on Castle Street in the town was threatened.
Nothing was taken during the incident, which occurred at around 4.30pm.
A short time later, a staff member was assaulted at business premises on Canal Court.
Gardaí said property was damaged and a sum of cash was stolen.
A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested a short distance away.
Gardaí said the stolen cash was recovered.
