15/07/2016

Knife Held To Man's Face During Aggravated Burglary In West Belfast

A man had a knife held to his face during an aggravated burglary in west Belfast.

The incident happened at a house in the Glenshane Gardens area between 4am and 4.30am on Thursday, 14 July.

Intruders held a knife to the man's face and demanded money.

They made off in the victim's car, a Skodia Octavia, with a sum of cash, a Playstation 4, clothes, medication and a mobile phone.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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