07/02/2014

Shot Fired During ATM Robbery

A shot was fired at gardai following an attempted raid on an ATM machine in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.

It is believed to have been fired by one of the raiders who was carrying a gun.

Three suspects made off in a black estate car.

An undisclosed sum of money was taken.

It is believed explosives were used on the ATM to get the money.

Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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