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07/02/2006
Three men held hostage during overnight robbery
Three men have been held hostage during a robbery in Londonderry on Sunday night.
Four men, who were armed and wearing masks, forced their way into the house in the Argyle Street area of the city, and held the men hostage overnight.
Yesterday morning, two of the hostages were taken from the house the third was ordered to go to his place of employment and take a sum of cash.
He then left the money at a pre-arranged drop off point, before raising the alarm.
The two other victims were later found by police in Gortnaskea Wood, near Burnfoot in County Donegal.
Police in Derry have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles in Argyle Street on Sunday night or Monday morning, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/PS)
Four men, who were armed and wearing masks, forced their way into the house in the Argyle Street area of the city, and held the men hostage overnight.
Yesterday morning, two of the hostages were taken from the house the third was ordered to go to his place of employment and take a sum of cash.
He then left the money at a pre-arranged drop off point, before raising the alarm.
The two other victims were later found by police in Gortnaskea Wood, near Burnfoot in County Donegal.
Police in Derry have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles in Argyle Street on Sunday night or Monday morning, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/PS)
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