05/01/2017

Investigation Launched Following North Belfast Break-In

Police have launched an investigation after a man escaped injury following a break-in at a property in north Belfast.

The incident happened at a flat on the Cliftonville Road at around 7.15am on Wednesday, 04 January.

A man and woman armed with a baseball bat entered the property and searched all of the rooms. They then fled from the scene.

A man, aged in his 20s, was not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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