08/04/2015

Armed Robbery In North Belfast

An armed robbery has occurred at a shop in north Belfast.

Two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a screwdriver, entered the premises on the Whitewell Road at around 6.20am on Wednesday.

They tied up and threatened two members of staff and stole cigarettes.

The men made off in a Volkswagen Polo which belonged to one of the staff members.

The staff were left badly shaken.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD)


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