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19/05/2016
Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery In East Belfast
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in east Belfast.
The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, 17 May.
A man, aged 26, and a woman, aged 28, were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery.
The pair are currently being detained by the police.
Staff members were left very badly shaken, however there were no reports of any injuries.
Elsewhere, a man armed with a knife, robbed premises in the Summerhill Avenue area of Belfast on Monday, 16 May.
The suspect, who was wearing a balaclava, is believed to have made off with a sum of money and a laptop.
On seeing the man, two members of staff locked themselves in a room.
The man is described as being approximately 5ft 7inches tall, with a strong Belfast accent, slim build and aged in his late 20s or early 30s.
He was wearing a black knitted balaclava, possibly with some colour going through it, a black hat, a long sleeved black top and black trousers.
No one was injured during the incident, however the two staff members were left very badly shaken.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The incident occurred at commercial premises on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, 17 May.
A man, aged 26, and a woman, aged 28, were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery.
The pair are currently being detained by the police.
Staff members were left very badly shaken, however there were no reports of any injuries.
Elsewhere, a man armed with a knife, robbed premises in the Summerhill Avenue area of Belfast on Monday, 16 May.
The suspect, who was wearing a balaclava, is believed to have made off with a sum of money and a laptop.
On seeing the man, two members of staff locked themselves in a room.
The man is described as being approximately 5ft 7inches tall, with a strong Belfast accent, slim build and aged in his late 20s or early 30s.
He was wearing a black knitted balaclava, possibly with some colour going through it, a black hat, a long sleeved black top and black trousers.
No one was injured during the incident, however the two staff members were left very badly shaken.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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