22/11/2002

Carryout in Greenisland robbed by two armed men

Two men have robbed the Green Valley Chinese Carryout on the Station Road at Greenisland, County Antrim.

The robbery occurred shortly after 9.30pm on Thursday, November 21, when two men armed with hobby knives, and with their faces covered, held up staff.

Police said that one of the men grabbed a female assistant by the throat and demanded money. The men then made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police are appealing to anyone with any information about the incident to contact them at Carrickfergus on 028 9065 0222.

(SP)

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