22/09/2016

Investigation Launched Following Post Office Robbery In Co Antrim

Police have launched an investigation after a post office was robbed in Co Antrim.

A man, armed with a gun, demanded money from the owner of Aghalee Post Office at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, 20 September.

The suspect made off in a silver Nissan Almera which was found burnt out in Shankill Street in Lurgan.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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