Man armed with broken bottle steals cash from Templepatrick business

A man armed with a broken bottle made off with cash from a business in Templepatrick on Saturday night (May 27).

Detectives are appealing for information following the robbery which happened at around 8pm.


Detective Inspector Lenaghan said a man entered the premises on the Antrim Road, armed with a broken bottle and demanded money. The man then made off with a sum of cash.

A 38-year-old man was arrested in a vehicle on the Andersonstown Road area of west Belfast. He has been charged with a number of offences, including robbery and aggravated burglary. He is due to appear at Ballymena Magistrates Court on Monday. All charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we would appeal to anyone with any information, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1930 of 27/05/23. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111,” said the Detective Inspector.

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