Garda in court over attempted robbery

A member of an Garda Síochana is due before Cork District Court this morning in connection with the attempted robbery of a shop…

A member of an Garda Síochana is due before Cork District Court this morning in connection with the attempted robbery of a shop.

The garda, who has been on leave for the last few months, appeared before a special sitting of the court yesterday afternoon.

The garda, who is in his 40s, was arrested in connection with the attempted robbery of a shop at Kilmoney Road in Carrigaline, Co Cork on Saturday.

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