Breaking: Armed robbery at post office on High Street in Kilkenny

Staff and customers at the post office at High Street in Kilkenny this afternoon experienced a terrifying ordeal after a man entered the premises and brandished an implement and demanded cash in the past hour.

The incident took place at approximately 3.30pm. A suspect was arrested within minutes close to the scene and is being questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station.

Breaking: Man in custody following incident at Kilkenny Post Office

It is understood that staff and customers were shaken by the ordeal but that no serious physical injuries were incurred.

The post office remains closed for the rest of the day.

Gardaí are at the scene.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Kilkenny gardaí on (056) 7775000.