Mother and young daughter escape injury in hammer attack

Around 8.30pm yesterday (Monday) men armed with hammers burst into the Fashoda Street home.

The gang smashed windows - one in the kitchen and another at the front of the house.

A PSNI spokesman said the mother and her daughter were unhurt after the incident.

Detective Constable Blair said: “I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact detectives at Musgrave Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1232 of 13/02/17.

"Alternatively, if you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”