17/04/2015

Man Armed With Meat Cleaver Robs Bookmakers In Lurgan

A man armed with a meat cleaver has robbed a bookmakers in Lurgan, County Armagh.

The incident occurred just after 9pm on Thursday and a sum of cash was taken.

A police spokesperson said: The robber made off from the bookmakers on foot in the direction of Ulster Street.

"He's described as being around 5’ 10” tall, and was wearing tracksuit bottoms and a green hoodie, tied at the neck and covering most of his face.

"We are keen to identify the male captured on the CCTV and we are asking anyone who believes they may know his identity to get in touch with us at Lurgan CID."

(CD/MH)

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