18/04/2018

Three Men Tied Up During Aggravated Burglary In Omagh

Three men have been left badly shaken after they were tied up during a burglary in Omagh.

The aggravated burglary occurred in the Tattysallagh Road area between 10pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday, 17 April.

Four masked men broke into a house and tied up the victims.

They ransacked the property and made off with a sum of cash.

It is believed two of the men may have had liquid sprayed in their faces.

Police described the incident as a "despicable crime".

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

(CD/MH)


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