22/09/2016

Man Forced Into Car Boot During Robbery In Co Down

Police have launched an investigation after a man was forced into the boot of a car during a robbery in Co Down.

Three men entered a house in the Lurgan Road area at around 8.45pm on Tuesday, 20 September.

They assaulted the victim, demanded money from him, threw him into the boot of a car and made off.

The car was abandoned in Moira where the man was released.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "This was a traumatic experience for the victim and detectives are keen to find those responsible."

Police are appealing to anyone who seen a blue Mazda and a silver Vauxhall car in Magheralin on Tuesday night to contact them.

(CD)

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