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25/10/2018
Armed Masked Gang Headbutt Woman During Belfast Burglary
A masked gang armed with hammers head butted a woman during a burglary in north Belfast on Wednesday night, 24 October.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident in the Keadyville Avenue area at around 9.20pm.
Two of the suspects are reported to have assaulted a man inside the house with a hammer.
A woman, aged in her 20's, who was also in the property intervened and was headbutted, causing minor injuries to her mouth.
The man also sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment.
Damage to a door and windows and a number of household items was also reported.
One of the suspects is believed to have worn a navy-coloured tracksuit with stripes along the sleeves and bottoms.
Detective Sergeant Michael Maguire said: "I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area between 9.20pm and the time the incident was reported to us who saw a number of men acting suspiciously."
Anyone with relevant information is asked to get in touch with police using the non-emergency line 101.
(JG)
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident in the Keadyville Avenue area at around 9.20pm.
Two of the suspects are reported to have assaulted a man inside the house with a hammer.
A woman, aged in her 20's, who was also in the property intervened and was headbutted, causing minor injuries to her mouth.
The man also sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment.
Damage to a door and windows and a number of household items was also reported.
One of the suspects is believed to have worn a navy-coloured tracksuit with stripes along the sleeves and bottoms.
Detective Sergeant Michael Maguire said: "I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area between 9.20pm and the time the incident was reported to us who saw a number of men acting suspiciously."
Anyone with relevant information is asked to get in touch with police using the non-emergency line 101.
(JG)
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