Man due in court over robbery involving chainsaw

A 40-year-old man will appear before court on Monday in connection with a robbery involving a chainsaw at a fast food restaurant in Dublin over the weekend.

Two men, one armed with a chainsaw that was turned on, entered a fast food takeaway in at Old Bawn Shopping Centre in Tallaght about 12.20am on Saturday.

Gardaí said the men threatened the staff and then ripped the till from the counter.

Investigators said the men left the scene and ran in the direction of Bohernabreena Road.

Gardaí from Tallaght and Rathfarnham responded to the incident and searched the immediate area.

Two men, aged 23 and 40-years-old, were arrested on Sunday and taken to Tallaght Garda station.

The cash register and money were found.

The second man arrested in connection to the robbery is also due to appear before court on Monday in relation to a separate incident.