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Armed raiders hold Wexford teen at knifepoint

Armed raiders hold Wexford teen at knifepoint

A Wexford teenager was held at knifepoint after he disturbed three armed raiders in his home.

The shocking incident happened around 3pm this afternoon in Ballygarrett in County Wexford. The 18-year-old teen arrived home to find the three thieves on his property and one of them produced what was described as an "8 inch blade."

It is believed the raiders escaped in a green Alfa Romeo driven by a waiting accomplice. The young man wasn't injured but has been left very shaken by the ordeal.

Anyone who witnessed anything unusual or a car matching the description is asked to get in touch with Courtown Garda Station on 053 9425102.

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