Staff assaulted in armed robbery at Dublin bookmakers

Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery at a bookmakers shop in Dublin last night.

It happened on Sundrive Road at around 8.40pm when two men - one believed to be armed with a shotgun - entered the premises, where they threatened and assaulted staff before fleeing the scene with an amount of cash.

It is understood the first man was wearing a red coloured hoodie top, grey tracksuit bottoms, black gloves and was carrying a green plastic shopping bag.

The second man is described as being of heavy build. He was wearing a grey coloured Adidas hoodie top and a balaclava.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Sundrive Road garda station.