Two workers were injured during a terrifying incident over the week - after a man wielding a knife attacked them in a Cork city pub.
The man was arrested following the incident which happened at the Briar Rose on Douglas Road at around 6pm on Saturday evening.
The popular spot was forced to close for the rest of the night, while thankfully the two workers were OK and didn't need to go to hospital.
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The suspect in his 40s is currently being detained in Togher Garda Station, while a garda spokesperson said the investigation is now ongoing.
The Briar Rose said they'd reopen on Sunday at midday, and things are "absolutely fine" now.
They said: "Evening folks. Would like to address an incident tonight in the Bar, for which were remaining closed For the rest of the night.
"Thankfully everybody is absolutely fine, and nothing to be concerned about any further.
"Looking forward to getting our doors back open tomorrow at 12!
The garda spokesperson said: "Shortly after 6pm, on Saturday the 12th of November 2022, Gardaí were alerted to an incident in a public house in Douglas, Cork.
"The alarm was raised after staff two members were allegedly assaulted in the course of an incident with a male armed with a knife.
"Both staff members were assessed and treated at the scene by medical personnel.
"A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene by investigating Gardaí and taken to Togher Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
"The investigation is ongoing."
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