05/07/2004

Pensioners escape injury in attack

Two pensioners have escaped injury after their home was attacked in Co Down on Sunday.

The couple, who are both in their 60's, were asleep in their home at Chestnut Grove in Newry, when two men began throwing stones at the house shortly before 5.30am.

Windows were smashed at the front of the house, and the couple's car was also damaged in the attack.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

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