10/03/2020

Probe Over Armed Robbery In Belfast City Centre

Police are investigating a suspected armed robbery of a cash-in-transit van in Belfast City Centre.

The scene in Academy Street and Exchange Street was held at around 7.50am this morning, Tuesday 10 March, following the alleged incident.

No further details have emerged as yet.


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