Man charged with robbing pharmacy in Cork City

The man threated staff in the store.

Gardaí came acrosss the man after patrolling the area. File picture.

A man who was arrested in connection to the robbery of a pharmacy in Cork City is due to appear in court today. 

The incident happened around 3pm yesterday when a man entered the store on South Terrace, threatened staff, and left with a number of tablets.

A description of the suspect was circulated to Gardaí on duty in the area.

Gardaí then met a man in his 20s who fit the description of the suspect following a patrol of the area.

He was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and was questioned at Bridewell Garda Station. 

He will be brought to Cork City District Court this morning.