Article: Four held hostage by gang who forced man to rob bar

DETECTIVES have launched a major manhunt for members of an organised crime gang who held three women and a man hostage in west Belfast in a 'tiger' kidnapping.

They were held captive in a house on Glen Parade for several hours while another man was forced to go to Scratch Nightclub in south Belfast and remove cash from the premises. The man was then ordered to leave the money at a location in the greater Belfast area.

It is not yet known how much was taken, however it is believed to be several thousand pounds.

A spokesman for Botanic Inns Ltd, which owns several bars and restaurants in the south Belfast area, confirmed the robbery occurred at one of its premises.

"Botanic Inns can confirm ...

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