Staff member stabbed during raid at north Belfast pharmacy

Q Radio News

A male staff member has been stabbed in the hand following an aggravated burglary at a pharmacy in north Belfast on Saturday evening.

Police say a man armed with a knife and hammer entered the premises on the Antrim Road shortly before 5:20pm.

He damaged a plastic window before attacking the staff member.

Member of staff stabbed during raid at chemist in North Belfast. PSNI: pic.twitter.com/i7YWDEY7TS

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Detective Sergeant Dougherty said:

“Shortly before 5:20pm, it was reported that a male entered a pharmacy in the area.

"He then produced a hammer and damaged a plastic window, and then stabbed a staff member in the hand with a knife.

"The male then left the premises and made off towards the Hillman Street area following the incident.

"It is not believed that anything was taken, with the male member of staff treated for his injuries.

“The man is described as being 6ft in height, of medium build and wore jeans, a dark coloured hooded jacket, brown framed glasses and a black facemask.

"It was reported he was confronted by another male as he left the pharmacy, when he again brandished his knife.

"Police would like to speak to this male to assist with their enquiries as part of their investigation.

“Police would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident or who may have dash-cam footage taken at the scene, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1395 05/03/22."