13/09/2017

Woman Hit With Hammer During Aggravated Burglary In Co Antrim

A woman has been hit on the head with a hammer during an aggravated burglary in Co Antrim.

The incident occurred at a house on the Drumskea Road in Ballymoney just before 10pm on Tuesday, 12 September.

Three masked men also threatened the woman's teenage daughter and made off with some jewellery.

The woman was treated in hospital for a minor injury.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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