Detectives investigating aggravated burglary in the Downpatrick area appeal for information and witnesses

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick on Saturday morning, December 23

Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report at approximately 2.50am that four masked men, who were dressed all in black and armed with weapons, entered a property in the Leaside Gardens area of the town.

“Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.placeholder image
“Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.

“Two men were inside the property at the time, one of whom was assaulted by the suspects. He sustained facial injuries as a result of the attack.

“The masked men also caused extensive damage to a bathroom inside the house, and smashed a television in the living room.

“Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious to call police on 101, quoting reference number 237 23/12/23.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org

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