A thief escaped with some €800 in cash and €600 in phone cards during a hold-up at an outlet in Ross Street, Paceville, last night.

The crime took place at about 11 p.m, when a a person pointed a knife at the 17-year-old shop assistant and demanded the cash.

A Magisterial Inquiry is under way.

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