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19/08/2016
Man Arrested After Attempted Robbery In West Belfast
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rob a pharmacy in west Belfast.
The incident occurred at premises in the Andersonstown Road area just before 5pm on Thursday, 18 August.
The suspect, armed with a knife, entered the chemist and demanded money. However, members of staff detained the man until the police arrived at the scene.
Sinn Fein MP Paul Maskey MP said: "Two members of staff were injured during the robbery but they raised the alarm and police were on site within minutes and took a man into custody.
"The quick actions of the staff prevented the robbery and I commend them for that.
"People should be free to go about their work and businesses and should be able to trade without this type of activity."
(CD)
The incident occurred at premises in the Andersonstown Road area just before 5pm on Thursday, 18 August.
The suspect, armed with a knife, entered the chemist and demanded money. However, members of staff detained the man until the police arrived at the scene.
Sinn Fein MP Paul Maskey MP said: "Two members of staff were injured during the robbery but they raised the alarm and police were on site within minutes and took a man into custody.
"The quick actions of the staff prevented the robbery and I commend them for that.
"People should be free to go about their work and businesses and should be able to trade without this type of activity."
(CD)
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