Pub staff threatened by man brandishing a knife in Limerick

GARDAI are hunting for a knife-wielding man who threatened staff of a county pub this weekend, Limerick Live has learned.

The shocking incident occurred at a licensed premises in Kilmallock.  

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A garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí in Kilmallock are investigating an incident of possession of an offensive weapon that occurred at a premises in the early hours of this Sunday morning, August 24 at approximately 1am.

“A male threatened staff with a weapon and left the scene. Gardaí conducted a search of the area but the male was not located,” said a garda spokesperson.

It is understood that the Regional Armed Support Unit responded to assist local gardai.

No injuries have been reported. 

“Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.

Anybody who was in Kilmallock around 1am this Sunday morning and witnessed any suspicious activity is asked to come forward to gardai.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), or pedestrians who have mobile phone footage, are asked to contact Bruff garda station on 061-382940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111, or any garda station.