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17/12/2018
Man Injured Jumping From Window To Escape Intruders
A man has been injured after jumping from a window to escape armed intruders who assaulted three people during a Newtownards break-in.
The injured man was taken to hospital following the incident in the Old Market Square area at about 1.45am on Sunday 16 December.
Three occupants in the house, two men and one woman, were assaulted by two hooded men carrying a hammer when they broke into the property.
The fourth person jumped from the first-floor window.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact them on non-emergency line 101.
(JG)
The injured man was taken to hospital following the incident in the Old Market Square area at about 1.45am on Sunday 16 December.
Three occupants in the house, two men and one woman, were assaulted by two hooded men carrying a hammer when they broke into the property.
The fourth person jumped from the first-floor window.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area to contact them on non-emergency line 101.
(JG)
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