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Man Robbed At Knifepoint In Craigavon

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a man was robbed at knifepoint by two men in the vicinity of Tullygally Road in Craigavon on Monday, 20 March.

At around 5.40pm the 21-year-old was walking on the Black Path when he was approached by two unknown males, one of whom produced a knife and the other a screwdriver. They threatened the victim, forcing him to handover his phone, bankcards and cash.

The pair forced the victim to walk with them to Carraigart and then made off.

The robbers are described as approximately 16 to 17 years old. One had light brown hair and was wearing a grey fleece tracksuit under a navy Berghaus body warmer and a blue surgical face covering.

The second was wearing grey fleece tracksuit bottoms and a black top, white baseball cap and a blue surgical face covering.

Detectives are investigating a possible link between this robbery and an attempted robbery which occurred a short time earlier. A 16 year old boy was walking on Lake Road close to the leisure centre at around 5.10pm when he was approached by two teenagers. One of the boys produced a knife and demanded money. The victim refused and the pair made off.

Anyone with information regarding either crime is asked to contact detectives by calling 101, quoting references 1650 and 1830 20/03/23.

Alternatively, information can be provided using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ .You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

SF Welcomes Latest Wrightbus Contract

Sinn Féin has welcomed the news that Wrightbus has secured a new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses for First Bus in Leicester.

North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan said: "It is great news that Wrightbus has secured a new order to deliver 18 zero emission buses for First Bus in Leicester.

"This contract is also good news for the local area and comes on the back of a recent £25.3 million contract to supply 117 of the battery-electric vehicles.

"As well as helping the environment it will attract investment, grow our local businesses and create more jobs and prosperity."

Appeal Issued Following ATM Robbery In Armagh

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following another incident of an attempted robbery from an ATM in Armagh in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 21st March.

Inspector Heatley said: "We believe that the back gate of the ATM in the Moy Road area had been damaged and forced open. Enquiries are ongoing to establish if anything has been taken.

"Enquiries are at an early stage and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious or who may have captured dashcam or other footage in the area to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 79 21/03/23.

"A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."