Three held over Belfast robbery

Three men aged have been arrested in the North following an armed robbery in Belfast last night.

Three men aged have been arrested in the North following an armed robbery in Belfast last night.

The incident happened at a shop on the Ballysillan Road at about 7pm.

Three men entered the premises and threatened a member of staff with a knife before making off with a sum of money.

No one was injured in the incident.

One of the men was wearing a black jacket, blue hooded top and blue scarf. The second suspect was wearing a black tracksuit while the third was wearing a grey and black top and baseball cap.

Three men - aged 28, 30 and 35 - were arrested last night.

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