Raid at Dublin retail park

Gardaí in Co Dublin have arrested an armed man after a raid at Liffey Valley Retail Park at 11.30am today.

Two men escaped with a sum of money, but were confronted by gardaí on routine patrol at the shopping centre.

The men pointed a shotgun at gardaí and hijacked a car.

The vehicle was later abandoned and they made off on foot.

Gardaí, assisted by the air support unit, continued their chase and arrested a 20-year-old man.

They also recovered the cash, a shotgun, a car and a bike.

The search continues for the second man.