Gardaí investigating armed robbery at Derrydonnell filling station

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardaí are investigating an alleged armed robbery at Derrydonnell filling station near Athenry.

The incident happened at around 7.30 last night.

Gardaí say a man entered the shop carrying a hammer, and a member of staff handed over a sum of cash.

The culprit then fled the scene in a red car.

Gardaí are to begin a study of local CCTV footage in a bid to track the thief.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the Derrydonnell area at around 7.30 last night is asked to contact Gardaí at 091-538000.

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