A number of shots were fired during an attempted robbery of a cash-in-transit vehicle at a shopping centre in Co Meath this morning.
The incident occurred at the Beechmount Centre on the Trim Road in Navan at about 11.30am.
Security staff delivering cash to the centre were targetted by two men who demanded they be given money. One of the men was armed with a handgun.
A number of shots were fired during the incident but the raiders failed to escape with any cash. They exited the area on a motorcycle.
One of the security staff sustained minor injured during the attack when he was struck on the head.
A Garda spokesman said no arrests had yet been made in relation to the incident and that inquiries were ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.