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Armed police seal off Dumfries street after attempted robbery | Armed police seal off Dumfries street after attempted robbery |
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Armed police sealed off a street in Dumfries as they searched for three men who are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery. | |
The operation in Terregles Road came after an attempt was made to steal from the occupants of a flat in the town. | The operation in Terregles Road came after an attempt was made to steal from the occupants of a flat in the town. |
Three men forced their way into a property on Kirkpatrick Court on Monday and demanded cash from the residents. | Three men forced their way into a property on Kirkpatrick Court on Monday and demanded cash from the residents. |
Police said firearms officers were used as some witnesses said a weapon may have been involved in the robbery bid. | Police said firearms officers were used as some witnesses said a weapon may have been involved in the robbery bid. |
A spokesperson for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said: "At no time during this operation was there a danger to the wider public. | A spokesperson for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said: "At no time during this operation was there a danger to the wider public. |
"Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances into the incident and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time." | "Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances into the incident and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time." |
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