04/07/2003

Woman assaulted and robbed in north Belfast

Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed outside a bank in north Belfast on Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred when a man approached the victim from behind and struck her across the head outside a Northern Bank on the Antrim Road at around 2pm.

The assailant then made off with a bag of money in a blue or silver coloured BMW in the direction of Belfast.

Police at Amtrim Road have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(MB)

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