Man arrested after house burgled at gunpoint

Police are appealing for witnesses after the aggravated burglary of a house in Earlscourt Street, west Belfast.

The incident took place last night (Friday) around 8.50pm when three men forced their way into the house brandishing a gun and making demands.

They made off on foot, two along Earlscourt Street and the other towards Cavendish Street.

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A 31-year-old man was arrested in west Belfast later that night and is in police custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1661 of December 8, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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