Gang hold hammer against head of one-year-old baby in Belfast robbery - police appeal for information

Police are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary at a property in Mayflower Street in East Belfast shortly before 8.30pm on Thursday.
Police have appealed for informationPolice have appealed for information
Police have appealed for information

It is understood four males forced their way into the property occupied by a woman and her young children.

Inspector Nigel Loughlin said: “This was a terrifying incident made worse by the fact that one of the males held a hammer to the head of a one-year-old child.

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“We are keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area or saw these males running away from the scene.”

Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, and police would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1867 26/11/20.

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org