23/09/2003

Burglaries on NI pensioner's fall

Burglaries at pensioner's homes in Northern Ireland have fallen compared to a year ago, police statistics have revealed.

Released yesterday, the figures show that 421 burglary cases were recorded by police for the period April – July 2003 compared to 584 for the same time last year.

The figures came a day after a 74-year-old woman was assaulted by two men during the attempted burglary of her home in north Down.

It also comes a week after a report by Help the Aged showed that there is concern amongst older people at a perceived rise in assaults and burglaries.

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