23/01/2017

Investigation Launched After Woman Threatened During Aggravated Burglary

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was threatened during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast.

The incident happened at a property in the Shore Crescent area at around 11.20pm on Saturday, 21 January.

Two masked men forced their way into the house, threatened a female resident and caused some damage before leaving the scene on foot.

It is understood no-one was injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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