19/05/2014

Couple Assaulted In Belfast Robbery

A couple have been assaulted by three men at their home in East Belfast.

The men forced their way into the property on the Upper Newtownards Road on Sunday just after 10.30pm.

The pair were tied up and attacked in the incident.

The attackers got away with a large amount of jewellery.

The man and the woman were taken to hospital, however their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

(CVS/CD)

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