Armed raiders steal cash from Lurgan restaurant

Police in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in the Co Armagh town last …

Police in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant in the Co Armagh town last night.

According to a police spokeswoman a number of armed and masked men entered the Edward Street premises at around 10.15pm.

The men moved staff behind a counter and stole a substantial amount of cash from the tills before making their escape through a fire exit at the back of the shop.

Police believe they made their getaway in a yellow car.

Anyone who witnessed the raid is asked to contact police.

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