Man jailed for two years after armed robbery at casino in Newry

Ryan McCamley was sentenced at Newry Crown Court on Monday.

A man has been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to an armed robbery at a casino in Newry.

Ryan McCamley received a 48 month sentence at Newry Crown Court on Monday, September 21, where he will serve half in custody and the remainder on licence, following an incident on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

McCamley entered a casino in the Monaghan Street area and demanded money from a male member of staff after producing a blade. He then fled the scene after taking a sum of money.

However, he was later identified using CCTV, arrested and charged. The 30-year-old later pleaded guilty to the offence in court.

Detective Sergeant Emerson said: “Our investigation resulted in the swift identification and arrest of this hooded male who robbed the business in the Monaghan Street area on Sunday night, 27th April 2025.

“The male approached a member of counter staff and produced a blade before demanding money and banging on the counter, aggressively. A sum of cash was taken and we were alerted once the offender had left the scene.

“Our officers promptly identified McCamley using CCTV, he was arrested and later charged.

“This would have been a terrifying encounter for the worker at this business who, although not wounded, they would understandably have been left shaken by the ordeal. No one should have to feel unsafe while simply doing their job.

“I hope that this sentencing offers reassurance to them and others that we work tirelessly to bring offenders before the courts so that victims receive the justice they deserve.

“I would ask anyone who believes they are a victim of crime to contact us on the non-emergency number 101 or in an emergency 999.”

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