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28/08/2003
Elderly woman confronted by knifeman
An elderly woman was recovering today after an armed man confronted her in her north Belfast home yesterday.
The 94-year-old was alone in her Knutsford Drive home when the intruder walked in through an open door, laid a knife on a nearby chair, spoke to her, then went upstairs.
The man, who made no demands, then later left without taking anything.
The man is described as being in his 30s and of slim build.
The woman was uninjured during the incident but was left shocked and shaken.
Police have appealed for anyone who was in the Knusford Drive area between 4pm and 5pm on Wednesday.
(MB)
The 94-year-old was alone in her Knutsford Drive home when the intruder walked in through an open door, laid a knife on a nearby chair, spoke to her, then went upstairs.
The man, who made no demands, then later left without taking anything.
The man is described as being in his 30s and of slim build.
The woman was uninjured during the incident but was left shocked and shaken.
Police have appealed for anyone who was in the Knusford Drive area between 4pm and 5pm on Wednesday.
(MB)
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