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25/03/2003
Elderly couple assaulted and robbed in Newcastle
An elderly couple have been assaulted at their home in Newcastle last night.
One of the couple - a man in his 70's - was returning to his home at Knocksticken Road, Clough, after walking his dog. As he entered his kitchen, four men burst in behind him and forced him to the floor. His wife who was also in the kitchen was told to sit in a chair.
The robbers ransacked the house and escaped with an undisclosed sum of cash.
The couple are said to be badly shaken and the elderly woman has been taken to hospital following the incident which took place at around 9.30pm on Monday.
Police are appealing for information and anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact Detectives at Downpatrick.
In particular, they would like to hear from the owners of a silver-blue coloured car seen in the area at around 4pm that afternoon.
Detectives can be contacted on 028 44615011 or confidentially on Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB)
One of the couple - a man in his 70's - was returning to his home at Knocksticken Road, Clough, after walking his dog. As he entered his kitchen, four men burst in behind him and forced him to the floor. His wife who was also in the kitchen was told to sit in a chair.
The robbers ransacked the house and escaped with an undisclosed sum of cash.
The couple are said to be badly shaken and the elderly woman has been taken to hospital following the incident which took place at around 9.30pm on Monday.
Police are appealing for information and anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact Detectives at Downpatrick.
In particular, they would like to hear from the owners of a silver-blue coloured car seen in the area at around 4pm that afternoon.
Detectives can be contacted on 028 44615011 or confidentially on Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB)
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