08/12/2016

Woman Threatened At Knife Point In North Belfast

A number of masked men threatened a woman with a knife during a burglary in north Belfast.

The incident happened at a flat in the Thorndale Avenue area at around 8pm on Tuesday, 06 December.

A number of masked men threatened the woman before leaving the property.

The female resident, aged in her 20s, was not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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