Armed robbery, Newry
07 Jun 2010
Detectives in Newry, County Down, are investigating an armed robbery at Upper Water Street, during which a woman was injured.
At around 11.35pm on Sunday 6 June it was reported that a man had entered a gaming arcade.
The man, who was armed with a handgun, demanded cash from a member of staff.
The female member of staff, who is aged in her 40s, was shot by the man to the stomach.
He made his escape empty-handed on foot towards North Street or High Street.
The woman was taken to hospital with injuries which were understood to be serious but not life-threatening.
The circumstances of the incident are still being established.
A man was arrested.
Police responded to the area immediately. A number of detectives are carrying active and ongoing enquiries.
Anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity and has not spoken to police should contact 0845 600 8000, alternatively information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
