Garda charged with attempted robbery

A MEMBER of An Garda Síochána is due before Cork District Court this morning in connection with the attempted robbery of a shop.

The garda, who has been on leave from the force for the last few months and was serving in the eastern region, was charged at a special sitting of the court yesterday afternoon.

The garda, who is in his 30s and originally from Co Cork, was arrested in connection with the attempted robbery of a shop at Kilmoney Road in Carrigaline, Co Cork, at 1.30pm on Saturday in which an imitation firearm was recovered.