16/11/2015

Two Men With Suspected Firearms Force Their Way Into North Belfast Home

Two men with suspected firearms have forced their way the home of a mother and child in north Belfast.

The incident occurred in the Manor Street area shortly after 9pm on Sunday.

The men checked all of the rooms in the property before making off in the direction of Harcourt Drive.

The mother and daughter were not harmed during the incident, however they were left shaken.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has any information that could assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Musgrave Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.

(CD/MH)

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