Men stripped and robbed

Two young men were accosted in Dublin last night, stripped and had clothing and money stolen

Two young men were accosted in Dublin last night, stripped and had clothing and money stolen. The incident happened in Blanchardstown at 11.20 p.m. when the two were stopped by five adults travelling in a jeep.

In a follow-up operation in Cappagh, two women and three men were arrested and taken to Blanchardstown Garda Station. A jeep was seized and money, clothing and a weapon were recovered.

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