Menu
31/10/2003
Woman pensioner tied up during robbery
A pensioner has been treated for shock after being tied up during a robbery at her home in east Belfast last night.
The 78-year-old woman was confronted by three masked youths as she slept in the living room of her home at Chesham Grove at around 10pm on Thursday.
The youths tied the woman's ankles together as they ransacked her home, however, the woman was eventually able to free herself before raising an alarm with a neighbour.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them immediately.
Elsewhere, a number of cars have been vandalised in a village in Co Down.
The incident involved three vehicles on William Street, Donaghcloney shortly after 6.30am on Friday.
A number of items were also stolen during the incident.
(MB)
The 78-year-old woman was confronted by three masked youths as she slept in the living room of her home at Chesham Grove at around 10pm on Thursday.
The youths tied the woman's ankles together as they ransacked her home, however, the woman was eventually able to free herself before raising an alarm with a neighbour.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them immediately.
Elsewhere, a number of cars have been vandalised in a village in Co Down.
The incident involved three vehicles on William Street, Donaghcloney shortly after 6.30am on Friday.
A number of items were also stolen during the incident.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 April 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With Banbridge Shooting
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Banbridge on Friday 12 April. Detectives investigating the shooting incident carried out a search of two properties in the Mullaghbawn and Banbridge areas on Wednesday, 17 April.
Man Arrested In Connection With Banbridge Shooting
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Banbridge on Friday 12 April. Detectives investigating the shooting incident carried out a search of two properties in the Mullaghbawn and Banbridge areas on Wednesday, 17 April.
24 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Assault In Killough Two men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Killough on Monday, 22 April. According to reports, a number of men were involved in an altercation in the Main Street area. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: "It was reported shortly before 8.
Other News In Brief
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Assault In Killough Two men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Killough on Monday, 22 April. According to reports, a number of men were involved in an altercation in the Main Street area. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: "It was reported shortly before 8.
23 April 2024
Series Of Search Operations Conducted In Claudy And L'Derry
The PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have carried a number of search operation in Claudy and L'Derry as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. As a result of the searches, in the Learmount Road area of Claudy and the Currynierin area of L'Derry, a number of items were seized and removed for further forensic examination.
Series Of Search Operations Conducted In Claudy And L'Derry
The PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have carried a number of search operation in Claudy and L'Derry as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. As a result of the searches, in the Learmount Road area of Claudy and the Currynierin area of L'Derry, a number of items were seized and removed for further forensic examination.
22 April 2024
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Witnesses To Banbridge Shooting
A man shot in the abdomen in a Banbridge car park on Friday, 12 April, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, aged in his 40s, was shot as he sat in a car by a masked man. Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area returned to the scene on the evening of Friday, 19 April.
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Witnesses To Banbridge Shooting
A man shot in the abdomen in a Banbridge car park on Friday, 12 April, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, aged in his 40s, was shot as he sat in a car by a masked man. Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area returned to the scene on the evening of Friday, 19 April.
19 April 2024
Two Men Convicted In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Investigation
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of two men at Laganside Crown Court for a number of offences, following a major investigation into the activities of the east Belfast UVF. James McGrogan, aged 37, and 32-year-old Christopher Cullen were both convicted on Thursday 18th April, for a number of drug-related offences.
Two Men Convicted In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Investigation
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of two men at Laganside Crown Court for a number of offences, following a major investigation into the activities of the east Belfast UVF. James McGrogan, aged 37, and 32-year-old Christopher Cullen were both convicted on Thursday 18th April, for a number of drug-related offences.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
