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Case No. 19074Attempted robbery · Co. Kildare · 16 Nov 2023

Gardaí investigate attempted robbery at Newbridge commercial premises

Gardaí are investigating an attempted robbery at a commercial premises on Henry Street in Newbridge, County Kildare, which was reported to them as happening at about 4.55pm on Thursday 16 November 2023. The incident involved an offensive weapon, and gardaí recovered and seized a knife at the scene. The case was first publicly reported on 22 November 2023, when a garda spokesperson said investigations were ongoing. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported22 Nov
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí are investigating an attempted robbery at a commercial premises in Newbridge.
Where
The incident took place on Henry Street in Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident was reported to gardaí as happening at about 4.55pm on Thursday 16 November 2023.
Weapon
  • The incident involved an offensive weapon.
  • Gardaí recovered and seized a knife at the scene.
Investigation
  • Investigations are ongoing, according to a garda spokesperson.
  • The sources report no arrest or charge so far.
Other details
The incident was first publicly reported on 22 November 2023 by kildarenow.com, after a request from the Leinster Leader.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an attempted robbery at a commercial premises in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place on Henry Street in Newbridge, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident was reported to gardaí as happening at about 4.55pm on Thursday 16 November 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponThe incident involved an offensive weapon. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponGardaí recovered and seized a knife at the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Nov2023
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating attempted robbery incident at commercial premises in Newbridge, County Kildare

    First report of the incident. Gives the location, the time of the report, the offensive weapon involved, and that a knife was recovered and seized at the scene.