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01/09/2015
Disabled Pensioner Assaulted In Newry
A disabled pensioner is being treated in hospital after three men broke into his home and assaulted him in Newry.
The attack happened in the Clogharevan Park area at around 2.40am on Monday.
The three men entered the victim's bedroom and attacked him with a sharp implement. He received several wounds to his body and is currently in hospital.
It is also believed a sum of money was stolen.
Detective Inspector Harry Colgan said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact Detectives at Newry on the non-emergency number 101. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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The attack happened in the Clogharevan Park area at around 2.40am on Monday.
The three men entered the victim's bedroom and attacked him with a sharp implement. He received several wounds to his body and is currently in hospital.
It is also believed a sum of money was stolen.
Detective Inspector Harry Colgan said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact Detectives at Newry on the non-emergency number 101. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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