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Man released following Newry robbery

Casino Palace - Woman shot in robbery
Casino Palace - Woman shot in robbery

A man arrested in connection with a robbery in Newry last night has been released, pending further inquiries.

A woman was shot during the attempted armed robbery.

The PSNI says a man with a handgun entered a gaming arcade on Upper Water Street just before midnight and demanded cash from a female member of staff.

He then shot her in the stomach, before fleeing empty-handed.

The woman was taken to hospital with injuries, which are described as serious but not life-threatening.

Detectives say they would like to speak to anyone who noticed a slim male of average height in the area.

The man was wearing a blue tracksuit top, dark tracksuit bottoms with white stripes, a light coloured baseball cap and a scarf or bandana to cover his face.