Man accused of Co Down armed robbery due in court

A man accused of armed robbery in Co Down is to appear in court tomorrow (2nd).

The 40-year-old man was arrested following an incident at a commercial premises on Newcastle’s Main Street on Sunday. He has been charged with robbery and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

A 40-year-old man is due in Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with armed robbery after an incident in Newcastle on Sunday. Photo: Pacemaker.placeholder image
A 40-year-old man is due in Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with armed robbery after an incident in Newcastle on Sunday. Photo: Pacemaker.

A spokeswoman for the PSNI stated that as is normal procedure, all charges he faces will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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