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26/08/2005
Man charged with armed robbery
One man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a chemist’s shop in Lisburn on Thursday.
He was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after allegedly entering the premises at Knockmore Square in the city and demanding a quantity of drugs.
During the incident a struggle ensued and an employee at the shop sustained a broken nose.
Elsewhere, thieves have stolen a safe containing a undisclosed sum of money from a bookmakers in Co Londonderry.
Staff at the shop in Kilrea discovered the break-in at the premises iwhen they arrived for work on Friday.
Police have said that a vehicle would have been needed to take the safe away.
Detectives have appealed for anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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He was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after allegedly entering the premises at Knockmore Square in the city and demanding a quantity of drugs.
During the incident a struggle ensued and an employee at the shop sustained a broken nose.
Elsewhere, thieves have stolen a safe containing a undisclosed sum of money from a bookmakers in Co Londonderry.
Staff at the shop in Kilrea discovered the break-in at the premises iwhen they arrived for work on Friday.
Police have said that a vehicle would have been needed to take the safe away.
Detectives have appealed for anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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