Man arrested after two women knocked to ground in separate robbery incidents

GARDAÍ have arrested a man, 20s, following a robbery and attempted robbery in Dundalk, County Louth last Sunday afternoon.

The first incident occurred on October 15, 2023, at approximately 2pm on Bachelors Walk in Dundalk, where a woman in her 70s became the target of an assailant.

The male assaulted the woman, knocked her to the ground, and attempted to take her handbag. He fled the scene on foot, and no items were taken during the course of the incident.

Approximately half an hour later, at 2:30pm, another incident unfolded on Williamson Place in Dundalk, where a woman in her 60s was approached by a man who pushed her to the ground and stole her handbag. He then fled the scene on foot with the stolen property.

Gardaí were alerted to the incidents and arrested a male, 20s, a short time later. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a garda station in Co Louth.

As the investigation continues, a garda spokesperson said: "Anyone who was in the vicinity of Williamson Place, Bachelors Walk and the Seatown areas of Dundalk yesterday afternoon between 1pm and 3pm and who may have noticed any unusual activity is asked to contact investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk garda station on 042 9388400, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station."