Teenager demands money from woman at Park View and points gun at her
A man in his late teens has been arrested following an attempted armed robbery in Drogheda yesterday afternoon, Monday, June 14, 2021.
Shortly after 3.00 pm a woman who was walking between Park View and Patrick Street in Drogheda town, was approached by a man who demanded money from her a number of times.
He then produced a handgun, pointed it at her and pulled the trigger. No shot was discharged and he then fled the scene.
Gardaí were called and attended the scene, and assistance was provided by the armed support unit.
A man in his late teens was located in the area and he was arrested shortly after 4.00 pm in connection with this attempted armed robbery.
Separately Gardaí carried out a search in the vicinity of the attempted robbery and a black imitation firearm was located at Park View. This was seized by Gardaí and will be sent for forensic analysis.
The arrested man in his late teens continues to be detained at Drogheda Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
