Russian women tied up by armed raiders

Interpreters were today brought in as detectives interviewed two Russian women attacked during an armed robbery in Co Armagh.

Interpreters were today brought in as detectives interviewed two Russian women attacked during an armed robbery in Co Armagh.

The victims were tied up by a gang who demanded money before ransacking their house on Black Island Road near Loughgall.

Three men involved in yesterday's raid were armed with a handgun and also spoke Russian, police said.

They are believed to have been driving a car with number plates from the Republic.

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It was later found burnt out in the Loughgall area. The women sustained cuts and bruises during the ordeal.

PA