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13/10/2015
Van Driver Threatened By Thugs In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after two men, one armed with a knife, threatened the driver of a cash-in-transit van in north Belfast.
The incident occurred at around noon on Monday on the Antrim Road.
The thugs demanded the driver to hand over money, however he refused and locked himself in nearby commercial premises.
The men made off empty handed in the direction of Stratheden Street.
One if the men is described as 6ft tall and was wearing a grey hooded top. The second man is described as approximately 5ft 10inches tall and was wearing a black hooded top.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The incident occurred at around noon on Monday on the Antrim Road.
The thugs demanded the driver to hand over money, however he refused and locked himself in nearby commercial premises.
The men made off empty handed in the direction of Stratheden Street.
One if the men is described as 6ft tall and was wearing a grey hooded top. The second man is described as approximately 5ft 10inches tall and was wearing a black hooded top.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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