Pizza delivery driver robbed at knifepoint

Two males stole cash and two pizzas from a delivery driver after assaulting him and holding a knife close to his face.
Police are appealing for witnesses.Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police are appealing for witnesses.

The robbery happened in Ballymena during the early hours of this morning.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for witnesses following the report of a robbery in the Lanntara area in the early hours of this morning.”

Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: “At approximately 2:30 am, a pizza delivery driver arrived at an address in the Lanntara area, he was approached by two males, one armed with a knife, who assaulted him and held the knife close to his face.

“They made off with a sum of cash, a pizza hot box and two pizzas. The driver suffered minor injuries to his face and hands.

“The men are described as being in their mid-20s, wearing tracksuits and spoke with local accents.”

The Detective Sergeant continued: “Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact Police/detectives in Ballymena on 101, quoting reference number 349 of 28/07/19.”

“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”