29/03/2017

Pensioner Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In Co Down

A pensioner has been injured after he was attacked during an aggravated burglary in Kilkeel, Co Down.

The incident happened at a house in the Slieveshan Park area at around midnight on Tuesday, 28 March.

The victim, who sustained facial and head injuries, was tied up and attacked by a gang of men before covering his head with a pillowcase.

The suspects ransacked the property and it is believed a sum of money was stolen.

The man managed to free himself as soon as the men left the scene and alerted the police.

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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