PSNI arrest crossbow man over shop robbery bid

POLICE have arrested a 31-year-old suspect following a botched robbery in south Belfast on Thursday evening.

A man entered a shop on the Lisburn Road armed with a crossbow and hammer at around 9.50pm.

It is not believed that anything was taken during the incident and no one was harmed.

The male was arrested at the scene and is currently helping police with their enquiries.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact PSNI.