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Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in the Newry area in the early hours of Saturday.
Detective Sergeant Johnston, said: “Shortly after 1am this morning, Saturday 5th July, a man was approached by another unknown man in the Merchants Quay area.
“The suspect was armed with a knife, wearing dark clothing, and demanded money from the man, forcing him walk to an ATM close by.
“The victim was able to make off from the suspect, however, his bank card was taken during the robbery.
“Thankfully, the victim is unharmed but understandably, is left shaken by this.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, or who saw the suspect matching the description, to call police on 101, quoting reference number 154 05/07/25.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
