By David Hunter
Two women have been assaulted and tied up at a commercial premesis in West Belfast.
Three men dressed as postmen and armed with a gun entered an office in The Cutts area of Dunmurry this afternoon.
The gang made off with a sum of cash.
Both victims were left badly shaken with minor injuries.
Detective Sergeant Melanie McGrory said: “Three men, dressed as postmen and one armed with a suspected firearm, entered the office premises at around 1pm.
"The males assaulted two female members of staff before tying them up and making off with a sum of money.
"One of the suspects was described as being around 6’ tall, of slim build, aged in his 30’s with piercing green eyes and pale skin.
“ I am appealing to anyone who was in the The Cutts area of Dunmurry at the time of the robbery and who may have noticed anything suspicious to contact detectives."
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