Armed robbery at Newtownabbey Petrol station

The men are believed to have fled the scene in the direction of Rathcoole

A petrol station in Newtownabbey has been robbed at gunpoint.

Two men entered the garage shop on the Doagh Road at around 9.30am on Wednesday. One was dressed in a grey tracksuit and wore a face covering while the other was wearing in a black tracksuit and face covering.

One of the men threatened staff with what police have described as "a silver coloured firearm".

The suspects stole the shop till and a number of other items before making off in the direction of Rathcoole. Police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

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