Burglar puts knife to woman’s throat after two criminals confront pair of women in apartment

A burglar held a knife to a woman’s throat in a south Belfast apartment before stealing a watch and money, police have revealed.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Feb 2022, 19:05 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2022, 19:08 BST
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Detectives are appealing for information following the aggravated burglary in south Belfast on Thursday 10 February.

Detective Sergeant Young said: “Police received a report that at approximately 5.30am, two men, one armed with a knife, gained access to an apartment in the University Street area of the city and threatened the two female occupants.

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“One man held a knife to one of the women’s throats before demanding that she hand over money. The pair searched the apartment before making off with a sum of cash and a watch.

“The women were unharmed during this incident however have been left badly shaken by their ordeal.”

Local SDLP councillor Gary McKeown said: “My thoughts are with the victims of this horrendous incident who are understandably badly shaken after one had a knife held to her throat while their home was ransacked. This is an area with many students and families, and an armed burglary of this nature is very concerning.” He added: “I can also only imagine the fear it would have caused to the two women in this apartment.

Police urged anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or who may have any relevant information or dash-cam footage to contact them on tel 101 quoting ref 194/10/02/22. Reports can also be made via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.