Police appeal for information about an armed robbery in north Belfast

DETECTIVES are on the trail of a man who held up an off licence in north Belfast with a meat cleaver.

The masked suspect walked into the shop on the Ballygomartin Road around 7.30 pm on Tuesday evening and demanded cash from staff.

Police say he fled the scene with a sum of money.

Staff described him as a 5ft 8in tall, well built, and was wearing blued hooded top and balaclava to hide his face.

Detectives in north Belfast have appealed for anyone with information about the robbery to contact them on 0845 600 800 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.