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03/12/2012
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Detectives Appeal Over Cregagh Road Robbery
Detectives in Castlereagh are appealing for information following a robbery in the Cregagh Road area on Sunday evening.
A woman had her handbag stolen by masked men at about 20:30. It was found discarded a short time later in the Downshire Park area, with a sum of cash missing.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was not injured in the incident but was left shaken.
The man is described as being about 5'9" tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a black balaclava, black raincoat and black trousers.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact CID in Castlereagh on 0845 600 8000.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Houses Damaged In Petrol bomb Attack
Two houses were damaged in a petrol bomb attack in west Belfast in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The incident occurred on Hawthorne Street at about 01:00.
The attack left scorch damage in the living room of one house and to the window of the other property. A car parked nearby was also vandalised, having its tyres slashed.
Man Attacked And Robbed By Armed Gang
A 23-year-old man was attacked by an armed gang during aggravated burglary on the outskirts of west Belfast on Friday.
The attack happened at about 21:40 as the victim answered his door at Colinbrook Gardens in Poleglass.
Four men forced their way into the property. It is thought one of them was carrying a gun and another had a large wrench.
The men made the victim lie on the floor and hit him on the head with the wrench.
They then stole his mobile phone, two games consoles and cash before leaving.
The man has been treated in hospital for his injuries.
Police Investigate Shooting
Police in north Belfast are investigating a shooting which happened in the Downfine Walk area of Ballymurphy at about 18:30 on Friday evening.
A 37 year old man was approached by two unknown men in the area of the Trinity centre.
The men dragged him through a nearby alleyway before shooting him three times.
He was taken to hospital with gun shot wounds to both calves and his left thigh.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact police in North Belfast on 0845 600 8000.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(IT/GK)
Detectives in Castlereagh are appealing for information following a robbery in the Cregagh Road area on Sunday evening.
A woman had her handbag stolen by masked men at about 20:30. It was found discarded a short time later in the Downshire Park area, with a sum of cash missing.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was not injured in the incident but was left shaken.
The man is described as being about 5'9" tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a black balaclava, black raincoat and black trousers.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact CID in Castlereagh on 0845 600 8000.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Houses Damaged In Petrol bomb Attack
Two houses were damaged in a petrol bomb attack in west Belfast in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The incident occurred on Hawthorne Street at about 01:00.
The attack left scorch damage in the living room of one house and to the window of the other property. A car parked nearby was also vandalised, having its tyres slashed.
Man Attacked And Robbed By Armed Gang
A 23-year-old man was attacked by an armed gang during aggravated burglary on the outskirts of west Belfast on Friday.
The attack happened at about 21:40 as the victim answered his door at Colinbrook Gardens in Poleglass.
Four men forced their way into the property. It is thought one of them was carrying a gun and another had a large wrench.
The men made the victim lie on the floor and hit him on the head with the wrench.
They then stole his mobile phone, two games consoles and cash before leaving.
The man has been treated in hospital for his injuries.
Police Investigate Shooting
Police in north Belfast are investigating a shooting which happened in the Downfine Walk area of Ballymurphy at about 18:30 on Friday evening.
A 37 year old man was approached by two unknown men in the area of the Trinity centre.
The men dragged him through a nearby alleyway before shooting him three times.
He was taken to hospital with gun shot wounds to both calves and his left thigh.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact police in North Belfast on 0845 600 8000.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(IT/GK)
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