A man has been arrested after allegedly robbing an off-licence with a "bread knife" in Co Antrim on Wednesday.
Detectives investigating the armed robbery at the Abbots Cross area of Newtownabbey arrested a 34-year-old man at the scene on December 14.
He demanded money from staff and was handed an amount of cash before police arrived at the incident.
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Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: “Shortly after 5:20pm, it was reported that a man armed with a bread knife entered an off-licence in the area. He demanded money and an amount of cash was handed over by staff.
"Police attended the premises and arrested a 34-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of robbery and possessing article with blade or point in a public place. He remains in police custody at this time.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with witnessed the incident or who has any information, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1287 14/12/22.
"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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