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11/04/2017
Couple Attacked And Tied Up During Burglary In Co Antrim
A man and his wife have been attacked and tied up by three masked men during an armed burglary in Ballymoney, Co Antrim.
The incident happened at a house in the Donaghbrook Drive area at around 9.40pm on Monday, 10 April.
The man, aged in his 70s, was hit on the head before they tied the couple to chairs and made off from the scene with a substantial amount of money in an unknown vehicle.
The woman managed to break free and made her way to a neighbours house.
PSNI Detective Constable Brennan said there were also reports of shots being fired in the Ballybrakes area.
He said: "The injured man needed hospital treatment, but has since been discharged.
"Detectives are appealing to anyone that may have witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to contact them at Coleraine Police Station on the 101 number.
"Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
(CD/MH)
The incident happened at a house in the Donaghbrook Drive area at around 9.40pm on Monday, 10 April.
The man, aged in his 70s, was hit on the head before they tied the couple to chairs and made off from the scene with a substantial amount of money in an unknown vehicle.
The woman managed to break free and made her way to a neighbours house.
PSNI Detective Constable Brennan said there were also reports of shots being fired in the Ballybrakes area.
He said: "The injured man needed hospital treatment, but has since been discharged.
"Detectives are appealing to anyone that may have witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to contact them at Coleraine Police Station on the 101 number.
"Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
(CD/MH)
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