27/02/2006
Man questioned in connection with Ulster Bank robbery
Police are questioning a man being held in connection with inquiries into the robbery of a bank at Carlisle Circus.
Police said that arrest had been made following a series of searches in north Belfast. A number of items have been seized for examination.
A bank employee's family were held hostage and he was forced to take money from the Ulster Bank branch at Carlisle Circus.
A substantial sum of money, thought to around £200,000, was taken.
(SP/GB)
Police said that arrest had been made following a series of searches in north Belfast. A number of items have been seized for examination.
A bank employee's family were held hostage and he was forced to take money from the Ulster Bank branch at Carlisle Circus.
A substantial sum of money, thought to around £200,000, was taken.
(SP/GB)
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