Man arrested in connection with burglary at retail premises

A man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a retail premises in Stepaside, Dublin early this morning.

A sum of money and stock was taken during the incident.

Gardaí say two men fled the scene in a silver car which had previously been reported stolen.

Around an hour later, Gardaí in Dun Laoghaire arrested a man in the St Patrick's Crescent area who was seen running from a silver car matching the description.

Items, believed to have been stolen during the course of the burglary, were discovered following a search of the car.

The man is currently being detained at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station and gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them.