Two men have been arrested after a service station was robbed in north Dublin.

It happened in Portmarnock at around 9.00pm on Friday night.

One man entered the premises, armed with a knife and threatened staff.

He left the shop with a sum of cash.

The man met with a second man and they both left the scene.

In a follow-up search of the area, Gardaí found the men hiding and they were arrested.

Officers were assisted by a number of units - including the Garda Dog Unit and the Air Support Unit.

Both men are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Swords and Coolock Garda stations.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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