Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s following a robbery and attempted robbery in Dundalk, County Louth on Sunday, October 15th.
At 2pm on Sunday afternoon, a female (70s) was approached by a man on Bachelors Walk in Dundalk.
The male assaulted the woman, knocked her to the ground, and attempted to take her handbag. He fled the scene on foot. No items were taken during the course of the incident.
Then at 2.30pm, a female (60s) was approached by a man on Williamson Place in Dundalk.
The man pushed her to the ground and stole her handbag. He then fled the scene on foot with the stolen property.
Gardaí were alerted to the incidents and arrested a male (aged in his 20s) a short time later. He is currently detained at a Garda station in County Louth.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed these incidents to contact them.
Anyone who was in the vicinity of Williamson Place, Bachelors Walk and the Seatown areas of Dundalk on Sunday afternoon between 1.00pm and 3.00pm and who may have noticed any unusual activity is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
