Man, 22, for court after attempted knife robbery

You are viewing content from Q Newry and Mourne 100.5. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Monday, 15 May 2017 09:04

By Iveren McCallion

A man's to appear in Newry Magistrates court this morning (Monday) charged with attempted robbery.

The 22 year-old also faces charges including possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police.

It's after a lorry-driver was threatened by a man with a knife as he was unloading at Buttercrane Quay early yesterday.

He managed to lock himself in the lorry's cab.

Police arrested the 22 year-old who was found a short distance away on the Dublin Road.

Comments

Display Name *

Location *

Email Address *

Comment *

Rating *

I have read and agreed to the privacy policy and terms & conditions *

Sign up for the Thank Q Club and receive exclusive offers, fun competitions and amazing prizes - it's quick and easy to do!

Download the Q Radio app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.

Download from the App Store Download from Google Play