26/04/2016

Man Tied Up During Burglary In Co Antrim

Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was tied up during a robbery in Ballymoney, Co Antrim.

The incident happened at a property in the Ballymacormick Park area at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 23 April.

Two men tied up the 82-year-old victim with cable ties and made off with a laptop bag containing a number of CDs and personal items, including bank cards.

The man was able to free himself and raised the alarm.

He was taken to hospital after sustaining injuries to his hands.

Detective Sergeant Gallagher is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information to contact the police on 101.

(CD)

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