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Attempted robbery, Shopping complex, Northumberland Falls, Belfast

Detectives in West Belfast are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a betting shop within shopping centre at Northumberland Street in the Falls Road area shortly before 8pm on Thursday 23rd September.

Two men, one armed with a gun, entered the premises and demanded money before fleeing the premises on foot empty-handed.

Both suspects are described as being in their late teens or early twenties and both approx 5'8'' tall. One was wearing a grey hooded top and the other a brown hooded top.

No one was injured during the incident.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have any information, or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. CID can be contacted at Grosvenor Road on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.