Crime & Law

Gardaí investigate attempted raid on post office in Tipperary

Three men break through side door of building with digger

Gardaí in Cahir are investigating an attempted break-in at the local post office early this morning. Three raiders used a digger to break through the side door. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times
Gardaí in Cahir are investigating an attempted break-in at the local post office early this morning. Three raiders used a digger to break through the side door. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times
Wed Oct 16 2013 - 15:14

Gardaí in Cahir, Co Tipperary are investigating an attempted break-in at a post office in the town.

At about 5am this morning, three raiders used a digger to break through the side door of the building, a Garda spokesman confirmed.

Nothing was taken, however, and the raiders escaped. No one was injured.

Gardaí are seeking witnesses.