12/01/2006

Five to appear in court in connecton with Bangor robbery

Five youths are to appear in Downpatrick Magistrates Court today charged in connection with the robbery of an off-licence in Bangor on Tuesday night.

Two youths, who entered the premises on the Rathgael Road, assaulted two female members of staff before making off with a sum of money and alcohol.

Five people arrested shortly after the incident and have since been charged.

A police spokesperson has revealed that three of the accused are charged with robbery and aggravated vehicle taking, one is charged with robbery and other motoring offences and a fifth man is charged with theft.

(EF/SP)

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