Newtownabbey: Staff at business threatened by masked men

No one was injured in the incident

It happened in the Shore Road area
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 17th Jan 2025

Staff at a business in Newtownabbey have been left shaken but uninjured after being threatened by five masked men.

It happened in the Shore Road area around 8.45 on Thursday evening.

Police are appealing for information.

Chief Inspector Rory Bradley, from Antrim & Newtownabbey District, said: "At around 8.45pm it was reported that approximately five masked men gained access to the premises and threatened members of staff.

"No one was injured, however the staff members were understandably left shaken by their ordeal.

"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area or to anyone who may have footage that could assist with enquiries to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1592 of 16/01/25."

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