29/01/2008

Police Probe Newry Armed Robbery

Police are investigating after a man was held at gunpoint during a robbery in his home in Newry, County Down.

Two masked men armed with shotguns entered the premises in Chapel Street at around 9.30 on Monday evening.

The men threatened the owner before making off with a substantial sum of cash in a dark coloured car.

Police have asked for anyone with information concerning the incident to contact them immediately.

(GC)




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