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23/01/2006
Youths released after pensioner robbery
Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been released from police custody, following the mugging of an 81-year-old woman in North Belfast on Sunday morning.
The pensioner was walking near the Sommerton Road junction of Fortwilliam Park, when her handbag was snatched.
The woman was not injured in the attack, and her bag was later found at Ardavon Park.
Police said that the boys have been released pending reports.
In East Belfast, police have carried out searches and arrested six men at around 6pm on Saturday evening.
The PSNI have said that the arrests were in connection with serious crime in the area.
Meanwhile in County Tyrone, a shot has been fire during an armed robbery at a bookmaker's in Sion Mills.
Two masked men, one armed with a gun entered the premises on the Melmont Road and threatened the owner and two staff members, before demanding cash.
A shot was fired but no one was hurt.
Police have asked for anyone with information relating to any of these incidents to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on 0800 555 111.
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The pensioner was walking near the Sommerton Road junction of Fortwilliam Park, when her handbag was snatched.
The woman was not injured in the attack, and her bag was later found at Ardavon Park.
Police said that the boys have been released pending reports.
In East Belfast, police have carried out searches and arrested six men at around 6pm on Saturday evening.
The PSNI have said that the arrests were in connection with serious crime in the area.
Meanwhile in County Tyrone, a shot has been fire during an armed robbery at a bookmaker's in Sion Mills.
Two masked men, one armed with a gun entered the premises on the Melmont Road and threatened the owner and two staff members, before demanding cash.
A shot was fired but no one was hurt.
Police have asked for anyone with information relating to any of these incidents to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on 0800 555 111.
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