Bookies robbed

A BOOKIES was robbed by a gunman in Londonderry on Saturday evening.

Detectives in Foyle are appealing for information after the armed robbery at business premises in the Rosemount Avenue area on Saturday, April 2.

Shortly after 7.05pm, it was reported that two men entered a bookmakers with one man armed with a handgun.

The other man was armed with a hammer and threatened staff in the premises. A sum of cash was taken from the scene. No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Strand Road CID on 0845 600 8000. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111

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