12/04/2016

Two Armed Men Rob Off Licence In Co Armagh

Police are appealing for information after two armed men robbed an off licence in Portadown, Co Armagh.

The incident happened at premises in the Gilford Road area at around 9.40pm on Monday.

The men, armed with a bat and a knife, threatened staff before making off with a sum of cash and a quantity of cigarettes.

They were wearing hooded tops, scarves and gloves and made off on foot in the direction of the Carrickblacker Road.

The staff members were left shaken however they were not injured.

(CD/JP)

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