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30/11/2017
Member Of Public Restrains Armed Robber In Larne
Police have launched an investigation after a member of the public restrained an armed robber in Larne.
The incident happened at a shop in the Upper Cairncastle Road area at around 7pm on Wednesday, 29 November.
A man, armed with a knife, entered the premises and demanded money from female staff members.
A member of the public managed to restrain the suspect who has been remanded in custody.
Detective Sergeant Pete Crothers from CID in Larne said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with information about this crime. The number to call is 101."
(CD/JP)
The incident happened at a shop in the Upper Cairncastle Road area at around 7pm on Wednesday, 29 November.
A man, armed with a knife, entered the premises and demanded money from female staff members.
A member of the public managed to restrain the suspect who has been remanded in custody.
Detective Sergeant Pete Crothers from CID in Larne said: "We are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with information about this crime. The number to call is 101."
(CD/JP)
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