Limerick women  traumatised after man threatened them with knife in attempt to snatch handbags

Gardaí appeal for information after two attempted handbag snatches in city on Friday

Garda John Finnerty of Henry Street Garda Station said both incidents occurred last Friday evening. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Gardaí have appealed for information following two dramatic handbag snatches in Limerick City in which the victims were threatened with a knife and a scissors.

Appealing for information on Monday morning, Garda John Finnerty of Henry Street Garda Station said both incidents occurred last Friday evening.