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16/05/2003
Glengormley man suffers broken leg during robbery
A 53-year-old man has suffered a broken leg after two armed men broke into his Newtownabbey home early this morning.
The man was in bed at his home in Dorchester Drive, Glengormley when he heard a noise on the landing at about 3am.
When he went to investigate he was attacked by two men with hammers.
His wife and one of his sons were kicked as they attempted to help him.
The man's 11-year-old son and six-year-old daughter were also in the house at the time but were unhurt.
The thieves escaped with money, jewellery and mobile phones.
The man suffered head injuries as well as a broken leg. He is currently resting in hospital and is described as stable.
Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to contact them at Newtownabbey station on 028 9065 0222.
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The man was in bed at his home in Dorchester Drive, Glengormley when he heard a noise on the landing at about 3am.
When he went to investigate he was attacked by two men with hammers.
His wife and one of his sons were kicked as they attempted to help him.
The man's 11-year-old son and six-year-old daughter were also in the house at the time but were unhurt.
The thieves escaped with money, jewellery and mobile phones.
The man suffered head injuries as well as a broken leg. He is currently resting in hospital and is described as stable.
Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to contact them at Newtownabbey station on 028 9065 0222.
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