25/07/2018

Men Armed With Hammer Rob Belfast Shop

Police have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery of a shop on the Lisburn Road in Belfast.

Two men, one of them armed with a hammer, entered the premises shortly before midnight on Tuesday 24 July. The suspects threatened staff before making off with an unknown sum of cash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1603 24/07/2018. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(MH/LM)

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