26/04/2016

Police Release Images Of Two People Over Robbery In North Belfast

Police investigating a robbery in north Belfast have released images of two people they would like to speak to.

The armed robbery happened at a shop on the Antrim road on Saturday 31 October last year.

A man entered the shop armed with a claw hammer and threatened female staff members. He made off with a sum of cash in the direction of Grey's Lane.

Inspector Nigel Snoddy said: "Enquiries into the incident have led us to believe that the man and woman whose images have been released could possibly assist us with our investigation. If you recognise either person or have any information about this robbery I would ask you to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

(CD)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

25 April 2024
QUB Announces New £12m Rare Disease Research Centre
Queen's University Belfast has announced the establishment of a new £12 million research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases.
27 March 2024
Man Wanted In Lithuania Arrested In Magherafelt
The PSNI have arrested a 23-year-old man in Magherafelt wanted in Lithuania to face charges of human trafficking. The man was arrested by officers from the Police Service's local policing team in Magherafelt, with assistance from the International Policing Unit. He is expected appear before extradition court in Belfast later today.
22 March 2024
Death Of Kilkeel Man Being Treated As Murder
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Kilkeel. On Thursday, 21 March, police received a report of a concern for safety for a couple at a property in the Newcastle Road area of the town shortly after 12.50pm. On arrival, officers located the body of a man who was unconscious and not breathing.
14 February 2024
HMRC Warns Of Bogus Tax Refund Offers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to Self Assessment tax customers of bogus tax refund offers. HMRC has warned that fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month's deadline.
12 February 2024
22-Year-Old Man Jailed For Rape At Laganside Crown Court
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to six years for rape at Laganside Crown Court. Ahmad Alsbaihi was sentenced to six years. He will serve three years in custody and three years on licence. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register and will be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) for 10 years.