Outrage at armed robbery of Derry shop

The robbery of a shop in the Rosemount area at the weekend has been condemned by Sinn Councillor Mickey Cooper.

Cllr Cooper appealed for anyone with “even the slightest piece of information” to come forward straight away to police in the city.

He added: “Sadly once again a small business servicing the local community in Rosemount has been targeted and a member of staff put through a terrible ordeal.” 

The shop on Park Avenue was robbed by two men with knives wearing blue plastic bags over their faces.

The robbers threatened a female staff member and a small amount of cash was handed over in the incident which occurred around 9.30pm on Saturday.

One of the robbers wore a burgundy coloured coat whilst the other wore a black top. 

Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.