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Shankill Road: Masked gang of 20 armed with baseball bats smash windows and TVs in bar

It happened on Friday evening, January 27

Sarah Scott, 28 Jan

A masked gang of around 20 men smashed windows and TVs in a bar in Belfast.

The incident happened in a bar in the

Shankill Road area of the city

on Friday evening, January 27. It is understood around 20 men, some armed with baseball bats, entered the bar and caused extensive damage.

Police are appealing for information, in particular anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage.

Inspector Hamilton

said: “At approximately 7.15pm we received a report that around 20 masked men, some armed with baseball bats, had entered the bar.

“They proceeded to smash a number of windows and TVs and caused extensive damage to the interior of the premises before leaving. Luckily no one was injured during the incident.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1696 of 27/01/23.

“A report can also be made using the online reporting form via

www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at

www.crimestoppers-uk.org

."