Gardai in Carlow are investigating an armed robbery at the Topaz Filling Station on Green Lane yesterday evening.
A man, of stocky build, entered the station with a firearm at around 7:30 and threatened the shop assistant.
He obtained a quantity of cash and got away on foot heading in the Woodbrook estate direction.
Gardai later arrested a man in connection with the robbery and is being detained at Carlow Garda Station where he can be held for up to 24 hours.
Sargent John Foley is with Carlow Gardai and they’re appealing for any witnesses to contact them.