15/12/2014

Two Arrested Over Co Antrim Armed Robbery

Police investigating the armed robbery of a shop in Armoy, Co Antrim, on Saturday night have arrested two men.

It is understood that two men armed with a gun and a knife threatened staff at a shop on Coolkeeran Road at about 19:00 on Saturday.

The men made off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. No-one was injured in the incident.

Police said they have arrested a two males, aged 16 and 22, and an investigation is ongoing.

(MH/JP)

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