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26/11/2019
One Arrest Over Armed Robbery In North Belfast
A 25 year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery of an off-licence in north Belfast.
The Ballysillan Road business was targeted shortly after 10pm on Monday evening, 25 November by three males wearing balaclavas, one of whom was armed with a suspected firearm.
The suspects threatened two male staff members who were inside the property at the time before making off with a sum of money and cigarettes.
The employees were uninjured but left badly shaken by the ordeal.
A short time later, police arrested the 25 year-old man on suspicion of robbery and possession of a firearm or intimidation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 2067 of 25/11/19.
(JG/CM)
The Ballysillan Road business was targeted shortly after 10pm on Monday evening, 25 November by three males wearing balaclavas, one of whom was armed with a suspected firearm.
The suspects threatened two male staff members who were inside the property at the time before making off with a sum of money and cigarettes.
The employees were uninjured but left badly shaken by the ordeal.
A short time later, police arrested the 25 year-old man on suspicion of robbery and possession of a firearm or intimidation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 2067 of 25/11/19.
(JG/CM)
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