21/02/2017

Armed Men Target Two Takeaways In West Belfast

Police are appealing for information after armed men targeted two takeaways in west Belfast on Monday night, 20 February.

A man armed with a knife entered a takeaway on the Shankill Road at around 11.15pm.

He threatened a staff member while another man waited outside.

They both made off empty handed.

One of the men was wearing a grey jacket and had his face covered with a scarf.

Just before 11.45pm, two men entered another takeaway in the area and threatened employees. They made off with a sum of cash.

Police said they are investigating a possible link between the two incidents and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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