A 24-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating a robbery at a shop in Belfast yesterday (Sunday 24).
The incident is reported to have happened on the Dublin Road.
Sergeant Jonny Adams said police received a report just after 8.30pm of a man having used a broom handle to demand money and cigarettes from staff.
“Later that evening police arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and he is currently in custody assisting us with our enquiries.
“The members of staff were not physically injured, but there is no doubt they have been left distressed by what can only be described as an extremely frightening ordeal which occurred in their place of work,” he said.
Police are appealing for information.
“I want to appeal to anyone who has information which may assist our investigation to call detectives at Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 1662 of 24/11/19,” added Sergeant Jonny Adams.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.