12/02/2016

Man Attacked And Woman Threatened In East Belfast

Two men, one believed to be armed with a gun, have attacked another man and threatened a woman in east Belfast.

The incident happened at a house in the Holywood Road area at around 7.20pm on Thursday.

Two men went to the door of the property and assaulted a man in his 20s and threatened a woman in her 30s.

Both men were wearing scarves over their faces. One of the suspects was dressed in dark clothing and had a black rucksack.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)


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