07/12/2017

Investigation Launched After Nine Kegs Of Beer Stolen In Co Armagh

Police have launched an investigation after nine full kegs of beer were stolen from a pub in Co Armagh.

The kegs were taken from The Old Dyke Inn in Poyntzpass between 2.30pm on Monday, 27 November, and 9pm on Tuesday, 28 November.

A suitably sized vehicle would have been needed to remove the kegs, according to the PSNI.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "If you saw any activity around the Inn during this time please call 101 quoting reference 1361 of the 28/11/17."

(CD/LM)

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