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Man demanded to empty pockets by masked males with knife

A Co Armagh man was approached by three masked males with a knife in the Craigavon area last night (Saturday).

The men demanded he empty his pockets before making off.

Sharing his terrifying ordeal on social media, the man, said: “Everyone beware the path at the back of Ardowen pitches!

“I was followed, then approached by three males; one about 6’1 other two about 5’9 the taller one approached first and was holding a knife he was wearing a hooded camouflage green jacket with black skinny tracksuit bottoms and scarf over his face the other two wear wearing all black with scarfs also on.

“They asked me to empty my pockets seen I only had my phone and house keys to which one of the smaller ones said leave him be it’s no good to us then walked away back towards Moyraverty Bridge.

“They where in around 17-19 years of age. Beware and stay clear.”

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