Northern Ireland

Police appeal for information after two men rob shop in east Belfast

Police said two men made off with cash after a robbery on the Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast
Police said two men made off with cash after a robbery on the Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast Police said two men made off with cash after a robbery on the Mountpottinger Road in east Belfast

POLICE have appealed for information after two men robbed a shop in east Belfast.

The robbery took place at a shop on the Mountpottinger Road at around 1pm on Sunday.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Gardiner said: "One of the men approached the counter to pay for an item and, when the shop till was opened, the second male leapt over the counter and put his hand in the till drawer to grab money.

"A struggle ensued between the suspect and a staff member during which the employee received an injury to her arm.

"The suspects fled with a sum of money and got into a car outside the shop, possibly a red-coloured Renault Megane.

"This was an extremely traumatic ordeal for the staff member who, while doing her job, suffered a frightening experience. No one should have to endure this type of ordeal," he added.

Sergeant Gardiner appealed for anyone with information to contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.