Two bank raiders held after car hijack and chase

A high-speed chase of three suspected armed robbers through Co Wexford only ended when they were confronted by gardaí as they tried to hijack a second car.

The drama unfolded on Main Street, Gorey shortly before 1pm yesterday when two masked men, on believed to have been armed with a handgun, entered the local branch of Permanent TSB branch.

Customers were left traumatised when the attackers threatened the frightened staff and demanded cash.