Northern Ireland

Shop worker threatened during Ballymena robbery

The robbery happened at premises in the Doury Road area of Ballymena
The robbery happened at premises in the Doury Road area of Ballymena The robbery happened at premises in the Doury Road area of Ballymena

A member of staff has been threatened during a robbery at a Co Antrim shop.

Police said it happened at premises in the Doury Road area of Ballymena on Saturday.

"At approximately 9.30pm it was reported that a male entered the premises and threatened a member of staff with a weapon before demanding that they hand over the contents of the till," a PSNI spokesperson said.

"He then made off on a black bicycle.

"The man is described as wearing a green coat and bottoms with grey trainers.

"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with CCTV, dash cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police on 101."