Sep 09
21
Fermanagh armed robbery condemned
An extensive search is taking place on both sides of the border after an armed raid took place in Belleek, County Fermanagh today. Two masked men, one believed to be armed targeted the Bank of Ireland on the town’s main street.
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has condemned the armed robbery.
Mr Gallagher said: “At least two masked men, one of whom was armed, robbed the Bank of Ireland and made of with cash and a car was later found burnt out over the border.
“This is a despicable act and one which I condemn. Thankfully nobody was hurt during the ordeal, however, the mental trauma can cause a deep-lying scar. I hope the employees are able to put this behind them.
“This is the second robbery at a bank in that part of Fermanagh in over a year, after the bank at Kesh was targeted in February and I believe there is no justification whatsoever in this type of activity. During these times of recession people are all feeling it hard but to carry out armed robbery is unacceptable.
“I urge anybody with information to pass it to the police without delay. We cannot have armed robbers thinking they can target businesses in rural areas.”
