23/10/2014

Thieves Attempt To Steal Cash Machine In Co Armagh

Thieves have attempted to steal a cash machine in County Armagh in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A digger was used to try and remove the machine on the Dobbin Road in Portadown.

They set fire to the ATM machine as they were unable to retrieve it.

It is believed three men were involved in the incident.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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