Man due in court on charges relating to Carrickfergus armed robbery

The 30-year-old man has been charged with robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an offensive weapon and no insurance.

Police say as is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

On Friday, April 19, police received a report that two men, one armed with a suspected firearm and one with a knife, had entered the Woodburn Road premises at around 11.10pm and threatened a number of patrons and staff before making off with a sum of cash.

A white Hyundai car was stopped by police a short time later at Prince Andrew Way in the town and a 30-year-old man was arrested.

In a statement appealing for information issued in the aftermath of the incident, the PSNI said: "The man armed with the suspected firearm was reported to have been wearing a light coloured tracksuit and a white puffa style jacket, black trainers, a black balaclava and gloves. The man carrying the knife was wearing a black tracksuit with a white and black balaclava and black gloves.

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"Efforts are ongoing to locate the second man believed to have been involved and anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call detectives on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 2072 19/04/24.”

Alternatively, a report can be submitted to police online using the non-emergency reporting form or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.