03/12/2018

Four Charged With L'Derry Aggravated Burglary

Four men have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in L'Derry.

Two-masked men, one allegedly armed with a suspected gun, forced their way into a house in Hollymount Park in the early hours of Sunday 02 December.

A woman in her 20's was threatened before the pair fled empty handed, making off in a white vehicle.

Inspector Vince Redmond said: "Officers responded immediately and as a result of their enquiries located a white Kia Sportage in the Cecilia's Walk area and arrested four men."

Three suspects, aged 25, 31 and 34 have been charged with aggravated burglary with intent to steal.

The 31-year-old has also been charged with driving while disqualified and driving a motor vehicle without insurance.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with aiding and abetting aggravated burglary with intent to steal, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a firearm or an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

The men are due to appear before L'Derry Magistrates Court on Monday 03 December.



(JG)

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