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31/03/2005
Man detained as robbery attempt foiled
A man has been arrested after an attempted robbery was foiled outside a bank on the outskirts of Belfast on Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred at around 1.30pm as a Securicor van tried to make a delivery to an Ulster Bank in Dunmurry.
A man is believed to have tried to grab a cash box from a Securicor worker, but personnel from a separate Securicor surveillance unit intervened.
Police have cordoned of the scene of the incident as they carry out follow-up inquiries.
Detectives have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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The incident occurred at around 1.30pm as a Securicor van tried to make a delivery to an Ulster Bank in Dunmurry.
A man is believed to have tried to grab a cash box from a Securicor worker, but personnel from a separate Securicor surveillance unit intervened.
Police have cordoned of the scene of the incident as they carry out follow-up inquiries.
Detectives have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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