Gardaí investigating after armed robbery of post office in Ballinhassig

The incident happened shortly before 4pm on Thursday in Ballinhassig, Co Cork.

They were armed with a gun and a machete and left the scene in a car with an unknown sum of money. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Gardaí in Cork are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a post office/shop in the county.

The incident happened shortly before 4pm on Thursday in Ballinhassig.

It is understood two "heavily disguised" men entered the premises demanding money be handed over.

They were armed with a gun and a machete and left the scene in a grey Citroen C3, which is believed to have been drive by a third male, with with an unknown sum of money. 

No injuries were reported after the robbery and no arrests have been made.

The suspected offenders drove in the direction of Spur Hill/Liberty Hill. 

At approximately 4.20pm, the grey Citroen C3 vehicle was located alight in a field near Spur Hill.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Anyone who was on Spur Hill Road in Ballinhassig between 3.45pm and 4.30pm on Thursday afternoon is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

Anyone who may have seen the Citroen C3 set alight in the Spur Hill area is also asked to contact investigating Gardaí. 

Any road users who were travelling on the Spur Hill Road and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.