A Garda probe has been launched into a terrifying incident which saw a man held at knifepoint on Friday.
Officers in Anglesea Street station are leading the investigation into the incident at a business premises on South Douglas Road.
Around 1.50pm on Friday, a man entered with a knife and demanded money.
He threatened the staff before holding a customer at knifepoint.
He subsequently fled the scene with a substantial sum of money - with no injuries reported to Gardai.
A spokesperson confirmed: 2Gardaí are appealing to any persons or road users who were in or near South Douglas Road, Cork on the afternoon of Friday 11th November, 2022 between 1.30p.m. and 2.30p.m. and who may have video/dash cam footage or anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward to them.
"Anyone with information are asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station at (021) 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
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