Man shaken after South Belfast mugging with suspected handgun

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Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the Dunluce Avenue area of Belfast.

Shortly after 8.25am this morning, a man was approached by another man riding a push bike and armed with a suspected handgun.

The assailant threatened the man before taking his bag and making off down the Avenue. 

Police say the man was left badly shaken as a result of the incident and enquiries are ongoing. 

The thief has been described as wearing a dark coloured hooded top and riding a dark coloured bicylce. 

The PSNI is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious to contact Detectives on 101, quoting reference 275 1/8/18.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous.

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