Security guards foil robbers

Gardai are seeking three armed robbers who attempted to hold up a Tesco store shortly before closing time last night.

Gardai are seeking three armed robbers who attempted to hold up a Tesco store shortly before closing time last night.

The raiders, wearing Hallowe'en masks, approached the Upper Baggot Street outlet at around 8.30 p.m. but fled when confronted by security guards and escaped in a car. A handgun was recovered from the scene.

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