Two men to appear in Longford court in connection with robbery of bookmakers


Duo were taken into custody for questioning and were subsequently charged
Gardaí in Longford have arrested two men in connection with a robbery at a local bookmakers and the pair are expected to appear before a sitting of the District Court today (Tuesday, March 12).
A garda spokesperson said, "In the course of ongoing investigations into the robbery at a business premises on Earl Street, Longford, on Sunday, March 3, Gardaí from Longford Station arrested two individuals on Sunday, March 10.
"They were taken into custody for questioning at a Garda Station in County Longford under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and have subsequently been charged.
"The two individuals, both males in their 40s, are expected to appear before Longford District Court on Tuesday, March 12."