Stolen post office van recovered in Dunshaughlin

Gardaí at Lucan investigating an incident in which an An Post delivery van stolen in the Rosscourt area of Lucan today was later recovered in Dunshaughlin.

An An Post employee received non-serious injuries while attempting to retrieve the delivery van and was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. 

The unoccupied van was taken by a sole male. Gardai arrested a 17 year-old man, detained at Lucan Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí at Lucan are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the area of Rosscourt Grove, Lucan, Dublin, between 9am and 9.30am and Dunshaughlin village between 10am and 11am, to contact them at Lucan Garda Station on 01-6667300, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666111 or any Garda Station.