Up to twenty masked men believed to be loyalist paramilitaries smash up Shankill bar with baseball bats

A Shankill Road bar was damaged by masked men, some armed with baseball bats, on Friday evening.

The Bar Berlin on the Shankill Road 

Around 20 men entered the Bar Berlin and smashed windows, televisions and damaged the interior of the premises.

Inspector Hamilton said: “At approximately 7.15pm we received a report that around 20 masked men, some armed with baseball bats, had entered the bar.

A damaged window at the Bar Berlin

“They proceeded to smash a number of windows and TVs and caused extensive damage to the interior of the premises before leaving.

“Luckily no one was injured during the incident.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1696 of 27/01/23.

Police have asked anyone who may have information to contact them via 101.

With many thanks to the: Belfast Telegraph and Emma Montgomery for the original story. 

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