Man arrested in connection with attempted robberies
Detectives in Ballymena have arrested a male on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted robbery, attempted theft and possession of an article with blade or point in a public place.
Police received reports of attempted robberies at shops in Mill Street, Wellington Street and Greenvale Street area of Ballymena this morning, Tuesday November 28.
It was reported that a man, carrying a knife, entered the premises and demanded money from staff.
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The man, aged 23, was arrested in the Queen Street area of the town this afternoon and remains in police custody at this time.