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16/12/2002
Masked gang robs Newry store
A gang of masked men have made off with a sum of money after robbing a Co Down retail store last night.
At around 7.30pm, staff were closing the Lidl Store in Castle Street, Newry, when they were approached by three masked men. One was armed with a wooden bat and another with a sledgehammer.
The gang stole a sum of money from the premises before forcing the staff into the toilets.
Police believe the three made their escape in a silver/grey coloured saloon car with an Irish registration number.
Elsewhere, police are investigating a shooting incident in north Belfast this morning.
At around 12.15am, two men were standing on Westland Road when a dark coloured car drove into the street. The men heard a number of shots and they ran off. There are no reports of any injuries.
The scene has been examined and a number of bullet casings have been recovered for forensic examination.
Police have urged anyone with information on either incident to come forward.
(GMcG)
At around 7.30pm, staff were closing the Lidl Store in Castle Street, Newry, when they were approached by three masked men. One was armed with a wooden bat and another with a sledgehammer.
The gang stole a sum of money from the premises before forcing the staff into the toilets.
Police believe the three made their escape in a silver/grey coloured saloon car with an Irish registration number.
Elsewhere, police are investigating a shooting incident in north Belfast this morning.
At around 12.15am, two men were standing on Westland Road when a dark coloured car drove into the street. The men heard a number of shots and they ran off. There are no reports of any injuries.
The scene has been examined and a number of bullet casings have been recovered for forensic examination.
Police have urged anyone with information on either incident to come forward.
(GMcG)
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