Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in possibly tracing a man involved in an attempted armed robbery at the post office in Grenagh, Co. Cork this morning.

The man who was said to be armed with a screwdriver, and a firearm. There is said to have been some confrontation at the front of the store, with the proprietor shortly after 9am. 

The man is said to have left a number of items behind, including the screwdriver.

He’s described as being around 5ft 6” tall, and was wearing a blue/green puffy type jacket. CCTV images are being examined, as well as door to door enquiries. The screwdriver will also undergo forensic examination.

If you have any information please contact Gardai at Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 452 2000, or Garda Confidential on 1800 666 111.