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Two arrested after attempted robbery at Waterford pharmacy

Both suspects are being questioned at Waterford Garda Station
Both suspects are being questioned at Waterford Garda Station

Two males are in custody in connection with an attempted burglary in a pharmacy in Waterford city early this morning.

The incident happened at Burke's pharmacy at the Hyper Centre close to Waterford's city centre.

Gardaí received a call about intruders on the roof of the centre and proceeded to the scene where they set up a cordon covering the surrounding area.

During a coordinated search conducted by several gardai, two suspects were found hiding in bushes on the grounds of a nearby property.

The two males, one aged 22 and the other 17, were arrested at 1.35am and brought to Waterford Garda Station where they are currently being questioned.