16/10/2024

Two Men Charged In Connection With Lambeg Robbery

Two men have been charged in connection with a robbery that occurred in Lambeg on Friday, April 5, 2024.

The incident took place in the Queensway area, where two men, one armed with a knife, entered a local shop and demanded money from the till.

Both men, aged 27, have been charged with robbery. Additionally, one of the men faces charges of possession of Class A and Class B controlled substances. The other man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
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Both men will appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Monday, 04 November, 2024. As is standard procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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