A number of attempted robberies have been reported in a Belfast park. The incidents took place in the Ormeau Park area of South Belfast on the evening of Monday, June 27.
The two instances took place when members of the public were approached by a "man with a Stanley knife."
At approximately 7.40pm, the man approached two females and demanded they hand over money. The women refused to do so, and the male walked off.
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A short time later, a male approached a man and woman, once again in the Ormeau Park area, and demanded they hand over anything of value they had on their person. The suspect was again reported to be armed with what was believed to be a Stanley knife.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “The man and the woman made off, and were understandably left very shaken by the incident."
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences including attempted robbery. Police are appealing for further information and witnesses to these incidents, and have released a description of the suspect.
Detective Sergeant McCartan added: "The suspect was described as being aged approximately in his 20s, around 5'9" in height, of stocky build and was wearing a grey top and navy tracksuit bottoms.
"One man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information which could assist, to call 101 and quote reference number 1641 of 27/06/22.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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