03/05/2016

Man Armed With Screwdriver Threatens Staff In South Belfast

A man armed with a screwdriver has threatened staff at premises in south Belfast, according to the police.

The suspect entered the shop on the Dublin Road at around 10.15am on Sunday, 02 May.

He threatened staff and made off with a sum of cash.

However, the man believed to have been involved in the incident, was detained by members of the public.

He is currently being held in police custody.

(CD)

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