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24/11/2015
Armed Burglars Attack Man In Newtownabbey
Four masked men, one armed with a hammer and one with a knife, forced their way into a house in Newtownabbey and assaulted the male occupant.
The burglary occurred in the Rathmore Drive area just after 9.30pm on Sunday.
The thugs also damaged a number of household items and a car which had been parked at the front of the house.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, however they are not believed to be life threatening.
Detective Inspector Christopher Millar is appealing to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact Detectives at Newtownabbey on the non-emergency number 101.
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The burglary occurred in the Rathmore Drive area just after 9.30pm on Sunday.
The thugs also damaged a number of household items and a car which had been parked at the front of the house.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, however they are not believed to be life threatening.
Detective Inspector Christopher Millar is appealing to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact Detectives at Newtownabbey on the non-emergency number 101.
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