12/04/2007

Sum of money stolen during robbery

Detectives in west Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery at Norglen Road yesterday morning.

The driver of a lorry was reversing into a parking space, when he was approached by two men. One of the men was carrying a handgun.

They threatened the driver and demanded a sum of money, before taking off in the direction of the Monagh by-pass.

The incident took place at around 11am on Wednesday.

(JM/KMcA)

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