19/09/2017

Investigation Launched After Aggravated Burglary In Belfast

Police have launched an investigation following an aggravated burglary at an apartment in Belfast.

Police received a report that two men armed with knives had broken into an apartment at Donegall Quay at around 1am.

The suspects demanded money from the three male residents and made off with a sum of cash.

One of the men has been described as 6ft in height, of heavy build with brown hair and was wearing a black hooded top.

The other male was around 5ft 6inches in height, with a reddish face, brown hair and of heavy build. He was reported to be wearing a light coloured-top with red on it.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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