05/02/2018

Children Left 'Extremely Shocked' Following Burglary In North Belfast

Four children have been left "extremely shocked" after men armed with knives and a crowbar forced their way into a house in north Belfast.

The incident happened at a property in the Arbour street area on Saturday, 03 February.

A woman and two men as well as the children were in the house at the time. They were not physically harmed.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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