01/02/2016

Armed Men Rob Shop In Sandy Row Area

Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a shop in the Sandy Row area in Belfast on Saturday.

Two men, armed with knives, entered the premises at around 6.45pm.

One man stole a quantity of cigarettes and money from the till, while the other man stood at the door.

Staff were left very badly shaken, however there were no injuries.

Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information about it to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101.

(CD/LM)

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