24/11/2017

Two Men Charged Over Aggravated Burglary In South Belfast

Two men have been charged in connection with a burglary in south Belfast.

The incident happened at a property in the Stranmillis Gardens area in the early hours of Thursday morning, 23 November.

Two women, a man and a young child were in the house at the time.

The suspects, aged 25 and 30, have been charged with a number of offences including aggravated burglary, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police.

Both men are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 24 November.

(CD/LM)

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