Man who tried to rob local pub  recognised by customers when balaclava slipped 

Derek Foran (36) had armed himself with an imitation gun which looked like an Uzi semi-automatic.

An armed raider who was recognised and tackled by customers as he tried to hold up his local pub has received a fully suspended sentence.

Derek Foran (36) had armed himself with an imitation gun which looked like an Uzi semi-automatic and shouted at customers, "This is the IRA, get down or I'll fucking shoot”.