A man was 'punched in the head' and had a 'knife held to his throat' during an armed robbery in North Belfast.
Police received reports that a man was attacked and robbed during an incident in the North Queen Street area at 10.20pm on Sunday, November 20.
It was reported that a man who was travelling in the rear of a black Vauxhall Astra type car had been punched in the head by another man who also held a knife to his throat and threatened him.
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During the incident a sum of money and a mobile phone were taken from the victim.
Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “At approximately 10.20pm, we received a report that a man who was travelling in the rear of a black Vauxhall Astra type car, was punched in the head by another man who also held a knife to his throat and threatened him.
“He also took a sum of money and a mobile phone from the victim.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the car, which was being driven by a woman, or who witnessed the incident or who may have any information that could assist with our enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1650 of 20/11/22.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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