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11/01/2006
Coffee shop manager beaten in robbery
The manager of a South Belfast coffee shop has been severely beaten during a robbery yesterday afternoon.
The robber, who is was armed with a knife, left the man unconscious in an upstairs office of the shop, before making off with a substantial amount of money, estimated to be around £10,000.
The victim was taken to hospital where he was treated for head injuries.
The coffee shop was being run as a fundraiser for a church in Belfast.
Police described the robber as described as being of stocky build and 5ft 11ins tall.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 0800 600 8000.
(EF/SP)
The robber, who is was armed with a knife, left the man unconscious in an upstairs office of the shop, before making off with a substantial amount of money, estimated to be around £10,000.
The victim was taken to hospital where he was treated for head injuries.
The coffee shop was being run as a fundraiser for a church in Belfast.
Police described the robber as described as being of stocky build and 5ft 11ins tall.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 0800 600 8000.
(EF/SP)
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