15/02/2017
Woman And Child Escape Injury After House Attacked In East Belfast
A woman and child have escaped injury after a gang of armed men attacked their home in east Belfast.
The attack happened at a house in Fashoda Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 14 February.
The men, armed with hammers, smashed a number of windows at the property.
A mother and her daughter were not injured, the PSNI have confirmed.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The attack happened at a house in Fashoda Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 14 February.
The men, armed with hammers, smashed a number of windows at the property.
A mother and her daughter were not injured, the PSNI have confirmed.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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