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12/09/2023
Two Arrested In Connection With Attempted Armed Robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery of a north Belfast takeaway in the early hours of this morning.
Shortly after 1am this morning, Tuesday 12 September, police received a report that two men entered a fast-food takeaway premises in the Mountcollyer Avenue area, with both men armed with suspected firearms.
It was reported that one of the men threatened a member of staff with the suspected firearm as he tried to access the till inside. The other man pointed his suspected firearm at a female delivery driver who was parked outside. The men then left empty-handed on foot in the direction of North Queens Street following the incident. There were no reports of any injuries.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Two men, aged 30 and 31 years old were subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and carrying a firearm with intent to commit an indicatable offence. Both men remain in police custody at this time.
"Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information that might assist with the investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 103 12/09/23. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."
Shortly after 1am this morning, Tuesday 12 September, police received a report that two men entered a fast-food takeaway premises in the Mountcollyer Avenue area, with both men armed with suspected firearms.
It was reported that one of the men threatened a member of staff with the suspected firearm as he tried to access the till inside. The other man pointed his suspected firearm at a female delivery driver who was parked outside. The men then left empty-handed on foot in the direction of North Queens Street following the incident. There were no reports of any injuries.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Two men, aged 30 and 31 years old were subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and carrying a firearm with intent to commit an indicatable offence. Both men remain in police custody at this time.
"Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information that might assist with the investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 103 12/09/23. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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