26/10/2017

Pensioner Attacked And Robbed In Co Down

A pensioner has been attacked and robbed in Co Down.

Three men confronted the 65-year-old man at his home on the Rowantree Road in Dromore at around 9.15pm on Tuesday, 24 October.

They kicked him in the stomach and groin. They also demanded him to open his safe and stole a silver Rolex watch. The victim was then locked inside the bathroom.

17 ornamental figures were also taken, understood to be a mixture of Coalport and Royal Doulton.

The man climbed out of the bathroom window and raised the alarm.

He was taken to hospital to be treated.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)




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