Attempted armed robbery at Newry takeaway

Police in Newry, Co Armagh, are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at an Indian takeaway in the city…

Police in Newry, Co Armagh, are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at an Indian takeaway in the city last night.

Shortly before 11.30pm a man armed with a knife jumped the counter, threatened staff and demanded money from the till. He made off empty-handed.

The man was described as clean-shaven, aged between 18 to 20 years, with short black hair and a round face.

The PSNI in Newry are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen this male run off from the takeaway premises.