Man (25) arrested following robbery at business premises in north Belfast

By Q Radio News

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a robbery at a business premises on the Oldpark Road in north Belfast last night just after 8pm.

The arrest followed reports of a man entering a business around this time carrying a knife.

The robber made off with a sum of money and cigarettes in the direction of Clifton Courtyard.

PSNI: A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a robbery at a business premises on the Oldpark Road in north Belfast last night just after 8pm.

The arrest followed reports of a man entering a business around this time carrying a knife.

The robber made off with money. pic.twitter.com/7PoeKdUsSp

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Detective Sergeant Gardiner said:

“Police received a report that a man had entered the business at 8pm carrying a knife.

“He is described as wearing dark coloured clothing and was wearing a backpack with a dark coloured snood covering his face.

“A 25-year-old man has since been arrested and remains in police custody at this time.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time the incident took place or may have dashcam footage which can assist our investigation to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1534 03/03/22.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."