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23/04/2018
Woman Assaulted By Burglar In Co Tyrone
Police have issued an appeal for information after a woman was assaulted at her County Tyrone home by a burglar.
It is understood that at about 4.30am on Sunday, 22 April, the woman was awoken by a noise at her home on Mourne Avenue in Coalisland.
The woman was confronted by an intruder who slapped her and demanded money.
The robber fled the scene with the woman's handbag, which contained cash and personal items, as well as her wedding ring.
The suspect is described as being about 6ft tall and of thin build.
Anyone with information, or who witnessed anything suspicious, is urged to contact police.
(MH/LM)
It is understood that at about 4.30am on Sunday, 22 April, the woman was awoken by a noise at her home on Mourne Avenue in Coalisland.
The woman was confronted by an intruder who slapped her and demanded money.
The robber fled the scene with the woman's handbag, which contained cash and personal items, as well as her wedding ring.
The suspect is described as being about 6ft tall and of thin build.
Anyone with information, or who witnessed anything suspicious, is urged to contact police.
(MH/LM)
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