27/08/2013

Man Armed With A Hammer Robs Shop In Shankill

A man with a hammer has robbed a shop in the Shankill Road area of Belfast.

The incident occurred at around 10.55pm on Monday.

A member of staff was threatened by the armed man, however he was not injured.

The man escaped with a sum of money and cigarettes.

He is described as being around 30 years old, 6 ft tap and of stocky build. He was wearing a puff jacket and dark coloured adidas tracksuit bottoms.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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