Two East Belfast Armed Robberies Within 24 Hours
Robin Newton East Belfast DUP MLA has condemned those responsible for two East Belfast armed robberies carried out within 24 hours of each other. Mr. Newton extended his heart-felt sympathy to those caught up in the incidents and said these robberies will leave the young staff in both the businesses feeling traumatised for some time.
Robin Newton said,
“The robberies carried out in a Knock Road filling station and a Beersbridge Road fast food outlet will be condemned by all right thinking people. Those who carry machetes and samurai swords and threaten staff are deserving of long prison sentences.
These businesses offer a service to the local community, the owners and staff frequently live nearby and the recurrent robberies and violent attacks make it difficult for the shops to remain open. Incidents such as this, where staff are deeply traumatised and have to take time off to recover from their ordeal can have a massive impact upon a small business.
I am appealing for the community of East Belfast and the wider community to support the efforts of the police in catching those who carry out these despicable crimes.”
