BREAKING: Armed robbery foiled at pharmacy in Tullamore

GARDAI have arrested a suspect following an attempted armed robbery at a pharmacy near Tullamore town centre.

The incident happened just after 5pm this evening at a pharmacy on the Arden Road, near the Kilbeggan bridge.

The suspect was arrested by Gardai, with the assistance of a local resident, as he attempted to flee down nearby Convent View.

It is understood he fled the pharmacy with a bag containing medication.

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