02/05/2017

Two Men Arrested Over Burglaries In South Belfast

Police have arrested two men in connection with a spate of burglaries in south Belfast.

The PSNI responded to a report of two men trying to force entry into a house on Ireton Street just before 4am on Monday, 01 May.

A number of items were recovered and have been removed for further examination during a follow-up search.

Police believe there is a possible link between the incident and other overnight burglaries in the area.

The suspects have been detained in police custody.

(CD)

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