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Case No. 8780Attempted robbery and assault · Co. Kildare · 29 Jun 2026

Staff member assaulted in Clane store after attempted robbery

On Monday 29 June 2026, two suspects attempted to take items from the Choice store on Dublin Road, Clane, Co Kildare, and were stopped by staff. The two suspects then assaulted a staff member, who suffered minor injuries, before fleeing, and the items were later recovered. Gardaí in Leixlip publicised the incident on 1 July 2026 through a Kfm CrimeWatch appearance by Garda Ann-Marie Reilly. Gardaí are appealing for anyone near the store between about 12.55pm and 1pm, or who saw the suspects fleeing, to contact Leixlip Garda Station, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported1 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Two suspects attempted to take items from the store and were stopped by staff.
  • The two suspects assaulted a staff member before fleeing the scene.
Where
The assault took place in the Choice store on Dublin Road, Clane, Co Kildare.
When
The assault took place on Monday 29 June 2026.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Leixlip are investigating the assault.
  • Gardaí are appealing for anyone in the vicinity of the store between about 12.55pm and 1pm to come forward.
  • Shoppers or witnesses who saw the suspects fleeing can contact Leixlip Garda Station.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • The stolen items were later recovered.
  • The staff member suffered minor injuries.
  • Details were given by Garda Ann-Marie Reilly on the Kfm CrimeWatch slot and reported by Kildare Now on 1 July 2026.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo suspects attempted to take items from the store and were stopped by staff. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe two suspects assaulted a staff member before fleeing the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe assault took place in the Choice store on Dublin Road, Clane. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe assault took place on Monday 29 June 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí in Leixlip are investigating the assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of the store between about 12.55pm and 1pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationShoppers or witnesses who saw the suspects fleeing can contact Leixlip Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe items were later recovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe staff member suffered minor injuries. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Staff member assaulted in Kildare store this week following attempted robbery

    Garda appeal for witnesses, with the time window 12.55pm to 1pm and a Leixlip Garda Station contact number. Reports the staff member's minor injuries and that the stolen items were recovered.

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