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06/06/2007
Robbery at Newtownabbey bar
A bar on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey has been robbed by a gang of men.
A male wearing a balaclava and gloves attacked a member of staff, who was locking up the premises at around 11.30pm on Tuesday. He was punched in the face and forced into the toilets.
A police spokesperson said that a number of other men then entered the premises.
The contents of the safe were stolen along with takings in gaming machines and a quantity of cigarettes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Newtownabbey on: 0845 600 8000 or the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(SP/KMcA)
A male wearing a balaclava and gloves attacked a member of staff, who was locking up the premises at around 11.30pm on Tuesday. He was punched in the face and forced into the toilets.
A police spokesperson said that a number of other men then entered the premises.
The contents of the safe were stolen along with takings in gaming machines and a quantity of cigarettes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Newtownabbey on: 0845 600 8000 or the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(SP/KMcA)
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