Shop workers help restrain knife wielding robber

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

Thursday, 18 August 2016 19:15

Staff in a West Belfast shop have restrained a man armed with a knife during an attempted robbery.

Shortly before 5 o clock on Thursday evening a man entered the property on the Andersonstown Road demanding cash.

No money was handed over and a 30 year old was arrested when police arrived.

A number of people were injured during the incident, however their injuries are not life threatening.

Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson said, "Shortly before 5.00pm police received a report that a man had entered the premises armed with a knife and demanded money.

"No money was handed over and the suspect was restrained by members of staff and duly arrested on the arrival of police at the scene.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information to contact police in Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 945 18/08/16. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."