30/03/2012

Off-Licence Robbed By Men Armed With Hammers

Licensed premises in east Belfast has been robbed by two armed men with hammers.

The incident happened at around 9.15pm last night at Russell's Cellars on the Castlereagh Road.

The men threatened a female member of staff and made off on foot with a sum of money.

Police confirmed the woman was not injured.

(CD/GK)

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