Police have made an arrest following reports of attempted robberies in the Ormeau Park area of Belfast yesterday evening by a man armed with a Stanley knife.
The man aged approximately in his 20s, desribed as around 5’ 9 “ in height, of stocky build, wearing a grey top and navy tracksuit bottoms, approached two females at approximately 7.40pmand demanded they hand over money. The women refused to do so, and the male walked off.
A short time later, a man and a woman were approached by a man who demanded that they hand over anything of value that they had on their person. The suspect was again reported to be armed with a Stanley knife.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “The man and the woman made off, and were understandably left very shaken by the incident."
He added: “One man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information which could assist, to call 101 and quote reference number 1641 of 27/06/22.”