01/03/2018

Man Arrested Over Armed Robbery In West Belfast

A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in west Belfast.

The robbery happened at a shop on Caffrey Avenue at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, 27 February.

The suspect threatened a member of staff and made off with a sum of cash and cigarettes.

He was arrested on Wednesday, 28 February, and has been detained in police custody.

(CD/LM)

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