15/07/2016

Knife Held To Man's Face During Aggravated Burglary In West Belfast

A man had a knife held to his face during an aggravated burglary in west Belfast.

The incident happened at a house in the Glenshane Gardens area between 4am and 4.30am on Thursday, 14 July.

Intruders held a knife to the man's face and demanded money.

They made off in the victim's car, a Skodia Octavia, with a sum of cash, a Playstation 4, clothes, medication and a mobile phone.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

25 November 2024
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
23 August 2019
Man Threatened With Knife During Belfast Hijacking
Police are hunting a suspect who wielded a knife in a driver's face during a car hijacking in west Belfast. A man in his 40s was driving his grey SEAT Altea on Osman Street when he was targeted at around 10.25pm on Thursday night, 22 August.
18 September 2006
Minister pledges to tackle NI knife culture
Criminal Justice Minister David Hanson is to announce a re-run of the knife amnesty in Northern Ireland later this year.
06 October 2017
Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Endangering An Aircraft
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft in north Belfast. A 19-year-old man pointed a laser at a police helicopter on Thursday, 05 October. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Not only is this type of behaviour an offence, but it is also highly irresponsible and dangerous.
19 December 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.