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19/06/2017
Investigation Launched Following Armed Robbery In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a shop in north Belfast.
Two men, one armed with a knife, entered the premises on the Ardoyne Road at around 10.45pm on Sunday, 18 June.
A male worker was threatened and a quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
Members of the public intervened and the pair made off.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is being detained in police custody.
A quantity of stolen cigarettes were also recovered.
(CD)
Two men, one armed with a knife, entered the premises on the Ardoyne Road at around 10.45pm on Sunday, 18 June.
A male worker was threatened and a quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
Members of the public intervened and the pair made off.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is being detained in police custody.
A quantity of stolen cigarettes were also recovered.
(CD)
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