Staff members left shaken after man armed with knife enters takeaway in Armagh

By Q Radio News

Staff members have been left shaken after a man armed with a knife entered a takeaway in Armagh.

It happened in the Killylea Road area just after 10pm last night.

One of the employees sustained a minor injury to his ribs.

A man has been arrested and is assisting police with enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Stewart said:  "At approximately 10.10pm, a report was received of a robbery at a takeaway at Killylea Road.

“It was reported that a masked man had entered the premises and pushed past a member of staff, before attempting to take money from the till.

“The man was confronted by two members of staff, and an altercation ensued, during which he lifted a knife and threatened them.

“The employees managed detain the suspect in a room in the rear of the premises until police arrived at the scene.

“During the incident, one of the staff members sustained a minor injury to his armpit / rib cage area.

“The suspect was arrested on suspicion of offences including attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, and is in police custody at this time.

“Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have any information which could assist them with their enquiries, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1894 of 15/08/21.”