25/09/2017

Armed Man Threatens Staff In West Belfast

A man, believed to have been armed with a hammer, threatened staff at a shop in west Belfast.

The incident happened at premises in the Springfield Road area at around 7.40pm on Saturday, 23 September.

The suspect was wearing a dark jacker and a dark hat.

He demanded money and made off with a sum of cash.

No-one was injured in the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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