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24/04/2006
Couple gagged and bound during east Belfast robbery
Police in east Belfast have appealed for information after a couple were assaulted by robbers in their home at the weekend.
The attack happened at around 2.30am on Saturday, when three masked men, one armed with a hammer, confronted the man and his wife in their house in the Tillysburn area in the east of the city and demanded money.
The robbers dragged the man to the ground and proceeded to hit him around the head and face with the hammer.
The woman was also punched in the face several times.
The attackers then gagged and bound the couple then ransacked the house before escaping with with an undisclosed sum of cash and jewellery.
It is believed the burglars entered the house through a back door.
Both victims suffered bruising and were left badly shaken by their ordeal.
Detectives have asked for anyone who may have any information relating to the incident to contact them 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/GB)
The attack happened at around 2.30am on Saturday, when three masked men, one armed with a hammer, confronted the man and his wife in their house in the Tillysburn area in the east of the city and demanded money.
The robbers dragged the man to the ground and proceeded to hit him around the head and face with the hammer.
The woman was also punched in the face several times.
The attackers then gagged and bound the couple then ransacked the house before escaping with with an undisclosed sum of cash and jewellery.
It is believed the burglars entered the house through a back door.
Both victims suffered bruising and were left badly shaken by their ordeal.
Detectives have asked for anyone who may have any information relating to the incident to contact them 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/GB)
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