Substantial injuries' caused to female shop assistants face in jewellery shop robbery this morning

By Gemma Murray
Published 10th Jan 2023, 15:31 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2023, 17:10 BST
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Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at a jewellers in Abbeycentre shopping centre on the Longwood Road area of Newtownabbey this morning, Tuesday 10 January.

Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: “At approximately 9.15am we received a report that a man had entered the premises and asked to see a ring.

“The man then snatched the ring before attacking a female member of staff, causing substantial injuries to her face.

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"She has been taken to hospital for treatment for her injuries.”

Jewellery for sale at the International Market in Dalton Square, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin StuttardJewellery for sale at the International Market in Dalton Square, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Jewellery for sale at the International Market in Dalton Square, Lancaster. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Det Insp Lenaghan added that the suspect is described as wearing grey jogging bottoms, grey sweat top, dark baseball cap and had been carrying a dark coat.

“He was wearing a mask and gloves at the time of the robbery and made off in the direction of Longlands Road,” he added.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, have mobile phone footage or any information that could assist with our enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 386 of 10/01/23.

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“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/