27/03/2023
Appeal Following Violent Aggravated Burglary In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in north Belfast on Sunday evening, 26th March.
Police received a report shortly before 11.15pm that two masked men entered a house in the Silverstream Road area.
A man, who was inside the property at the time, was hit across the knee and back by one of the men who was armed with a suspected hammer. The men then made off on foot.
Both of the masked suspects were of medium build and were wearing dark-coloured clothing.
Detective Sergeant Alexander said: "Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious, or two suspects matching this description, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1879 of 26/03/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police received a report shortly before 11.15pm that two masked men entered a house in the Silverstream Road area.
A man, who was inside the property at the time, was hit across the knee and back by one of the men who was armed with a suspected hammer. The men then made off on foot.
Both of the masked suspects were of medium build and were wearing dark-coloured clothing.
Detective Sergeant Alexander said: "Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious, or two suspects matching this description, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1879 of 26/03/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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