Police in the North are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim last night. At around 7.20pm, a man armed with a baseball bat entered a shop on Bridewell Drive and demanded cash and cigarettes. Customers in the shop challenged the man who ended up fleeing the scene empty-handed. He is described as being aged in his 50s, of medium build and was wearing a dark coloured balaclava and combat jacket. Anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information is asked to contact police.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2019 10:07 UTC