Man, 40s, charged in relation to filling station robbery in Tipperary

He is scheduled to appear in court in Limerick this morning

The man entered the premises on Cashel Road yesterday morning and made threats to staff. 

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 40s, in relation to a robbery at a Tipperary filling station.

The man entered the premises on Cashel Road yesterday morning and threatened staff. 

He took a sum of cash from the till and some other items and fled the scene on foot.

Gardaí identified the suspect and arrested the male a short time later. 

He was taken to Tipperary Town Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

He is scheduled to appear before Limerick City District Court at 10.30am this morning.