Shopkeeper struck on head by till-coveting thugs

Detectives investigating the attempted robbery at a shop off the Clooney Road in Londonderry have issued an appeal for information.

Around 8.30am on Saturday, May 8, two men entered the shop and one made an attempt to grab the till. A staff member struggled with the culprits but was then struck on the head by a third man who came into the shop a few moments later.

It is not known where the men went after leaving the shop however police are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area and saw suspicious activity.

Similarly they would like to speak to any taxi drivers who may have picked up a fare of three men in the area. The telephone number to ring is 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously through the ‘Crimestoppers’ charity on freephone 0800 555 111.