23/03/2015

Pensioner Left 'Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In Limavady

An elderly man has been left badly shaken after a gang of thugs burgled his home in Limavady, Co L'Derry.

Three men forced their way into the property on Thackery Place on Thursday evening.

The victim, believed to be in his 80s, was not injured in the incident.

The gang of men made off with a sum of cash.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/IT)

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