12/04/2005

Woman held hostage in £1 million south Belfast robbery

Police in Belfast are investigating the suspected theft of up to £1 million in cash from a security firm on the outskirts of the city.

One woman is believed to have been held hostage during the robbery which reportedly took place at Creighton's filling station in the Finaghy area of south Belfast on Tuesday morning.

Part of this filling station and nearby Diamond Gardens have been cordoned off as officers investigate the scene.

Police have also cordoned off a large disused house on Annadale Avenue in south-east Belfast as forensic officers examine the driveway and a garage in the back garden.

There are no further details at present.

(MB/GB)

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