Teenage girl accused of stick-up with duct tape gun

She faces a charge for production of an implement covered in black duct tape shaped to look like a firearm during the raid

The Director of Public Prosecutions recommended the girl should face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court, which has tougher sentencing powers, unless she pleads guilty in the Children’s Court (pictured). File photo

A 16-year-old Dublin girl has been charged with carrying out an armed robbery at a service station while brandishing an imitation gun made from duct tape.

The girl, who cannot be named because she is a minor, appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court.