Knife Attack and Robbery in Newtownabbey Leads to Arrest
Detectives have made a breakthrough in a robbery case from Newtownabbey. On Saturday, June 22, a 25-year-old man was violently attacked and robbed in the Whitewell Road area.
Victim Assaulted Inside Car
Detective Sergeant Faulkner revealed the shocking details: at around 8:15 p.m., the victim entered a vehicle already carrying several passengers. A male occupant in the front seat suddenly attacked him with a knife, snatching money and a mobile phone.
Chase Ends with Arrest
After the knife attack, the assailant got out, sparking a scuffle among the passengers. The group fled in a black Vauxhall Astra towards Shore Road. The injured man was treated for minor cuts on his left leg.
Police swiftly arrested a 38-year-old man in the Mid Ulster area. He faces charges of assault causing actual bodily harm, robbery, and carrying a blade in public. He remains in custody.
Call for Witnesses
The PSNI is urging anyone with information to come forward. If you know anything about the incident, call 101 quoting reference number 1470 of June 22, 2024. You can also report online via the PSNI non-emergency form or give anonymous tips to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at their website.
