22/02/2016

Appeal After Armed Man Robs Shop In Newry

Police are appealing for information after a man armed with a knife robbed a shop in Newry.

The incident happened in the Abbey Yard area at around 8.30pm on Saturday.

The suspect threatened a member of staff before making off with a sum of cash.

He is described as being aged in his late 20s and was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a light grey hooded top.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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