01/09/2014

Woman Robbed In Newtownabbey

A woman has been attacked in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

Her bag, which contained money, was stolen by two men, shortly after noon at the Diamond in Rathcoole on Saturday afternoon.

A police spokesperson said: "It is believed that the males took a black sports bag containing a sum of money during the incident."

The victim was not injured, however, she was left badly shaken.

One man is described as 5"10, of slim build and wearing a grey/black hooded top. The other man is described as 5"8, of stocky build with grey balding hair.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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