16/02/2018

Delivery Driver Robbed In North Belfast

A delivery driver has been robbed after a man, pointed a suspected gun at him, in north Belfast.

The incident happened in the Ballysillan area shortly after 3am on Friday, 16 February.

The suspect approached the driver and pointed what is believed to have been a gun at him and demanded he hand over his money.

The driver said he didn't have any, and the suspect stole a wallet from his pocket.

The victim got into his vehicle and made off.

He was not injured, however he was left very badly shaken.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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