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A 33 year old man has been charged by detectives investigating a robbery over the weekend at Margaret Square in Newry. The man has also been charged in connection with a robbery in Patrick Street in the City on 3 January as well as possession of a Class C controlled drug and burglary.
Just before 2.25am on Sunday 15 January a man forced entry into a staff only area in entertainment premises in the Margaret Square area, before telling a female member of staff that he had a knife and demanding the contents of the till. He left the premises on foot with a sum of cash.
Detective Sergeant Johnston said: "The suspect was described as being approximately 5' 7" tall and of medium build with short ginger hair and a moustache. He was also described as wearing jeans and a dark jacket."
The man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court this morning, Monday 16th January.
