15/02/2017

Woman And Child Escape Injury After House Attacked In East Belfast

A woman and child have escaped injury after a gang of armed men attacked their home in east Belfast.

The attack happened at a house in Fashoda Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 14 February.

The men, armed with hammers, smashed a number of windows at the property.

A mother and her daughter were not injured, the PSNI have confirmed.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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