11/03/2016

Woman Attacked In North Belfast

A woman has been assaulted and threatened in front of her children in north Belfast.

The incident happened at a property in the Woodvale Gardens area at around 10.45pm on Tuesday.

Three men entered the property and threatened and attacked the woman during a burglary. They made off in a maroon coloured Skoda car.

The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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