Two held after Belfast assaults, robberies

The PSNI arrested two people today following robberies and assaults in Belfast.

The PSNI arrested two people today following robberies and assaults in Belfast.

An 18-year-old woman and a male juvenile are being held over six separate criminal incidents in a six-hour period.

The offences began shortly before 10pm last night when a staff member in cafe in Botanic Avenue was assaulted by a woman.

Half an hour later, staff at a nearby takeaway restaurant were robbed at knifepoint by two males and a female.

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Two males and a female were also involved in three further assault and robberies on pedestrians more than three hours later.

Two women had their handbags stolen and a man had his wallet and phone taken after being threatened with a knife in the incidents on Fitzroy Avenue, Cromwell Road and Botanic Avenue.

Police are also investigating a burglary from a house in Fitzroy Avenue reported at 4.10am.

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