NI man left shaken after being threatened with glass bottle during burglary

Police are hunting a man who forced his way into a house in south Belfast yesterdcay and threatened the occupant with a glass bottle.
The incident happened in Salisbury Court in south belfastThe incident happened in Salisbury Court in south belfast
The incident happened in Salisbury Court in south belfast

The aggravated burglary happened at a house in the Salisbury Court area of the city on Thursday night.

Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said: “It was reported that a man, returning to a house at around 9pm yesterday, was threatened by another male.

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“The suspect forced his way into the property and threatened the victim with a glass bottle, demanding money. He subsequently made off, with a sum of money, heading towards the Dublin Road.

“This man is described as being of thin build, aged in his late twenties, around 5’ 3” in height and wearing a white shirt.

“While the victim was physically unharmed, he has been left shaken by the ordeal.”

Detectives are appealing for information.