04/12/2017

Appeal Issued After Attempted Robbery In West Belfast

Police are appealing for information after two men, one armed with a knife, attempted to rob a shop in west Belfast.

The incident happened in the Kennedy Way area at around 5.25pm on Saturday, 02 December.

The men demanded money from staff, however they made off empty handed.

A 30-year-old man was arrested a short time later on the Andersonstown Road.

He has been detained in police custody.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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