Arrest made following ‘traumatic’ robbery of Kildare business
The man has since been charged to appear before Naas District Court
A man has been arrested following the "traumatic" robbery of a County Kildare business.
The incident was discussed by Garda Shane Smyth on KFM earlier this morning (August 27).
He told host Clem Ryan that the crime occurred yesterday evening at a business premises located in Athy.
Gda Smyth explained that the perpetrator brandished a blunt object during the course of the robbery.
Shortly after the incident, the perpetrator was arrested by gardaí and brought before the courts.
Gda Smyth also said that while the robbery was a "traumatic" and "unfortunate" experience for those who witnessed the incident, he commended his colleagues in Athy did "very good work".
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this specific crime, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí received a report of a robbery at a commercial premises in Athy, County Kildare, at approximately 9.30pm on August 25, 2025.
"A man aged in his 30s was subsequently arrested and has since been charged to appear before Naas District Court."
They added: "As this matter is now before the courts, An Garda Síochána cannot comment further."