Northern Ireland

Police investigating Halloween armed robbery release images of man and woman

The armed robbery took place on Halloween night last year 
The armed robbery took place on Halloween night last year  The armed robbery took place on Halloween night last year 

POLICE have released images of two people they would like to speak with in relation to an armed robbery last October.

Police were alerted to an armed robbery on the Antrim Road in Belfast at around 7.20pm on Halloween night, Saturday October 31st.

A man entered the shop with a claw hammer and threatened staff.

He made off with a sum of cash in the direction of Grey’s Lane following the robbery.

Inspector Nigel Snoddy said that enquiries in the robbery have led police to believe that the man and woman pictured may be able to help in the investigation. 

"If you recognise either person or have any information about this robbery I would ask you to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111,” he said.