06/08/2025
Man Threatened With Suspected Firearm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had a suspected firearm held to his head during an aggravated burglary in east Belfast on Tuesday night (5 August).
A report was made to police just after 10.35pm detailing that three men had forced their way into a property in the Orby Court area after pretending to deliver a takeaway, which the resident had not ordered.
The resident was pushed to the ground and punched after answering the door before the suspected firearm was held to his head and threats were made towards him, demanding money.
The three men fled the property empty-handed after neighbours came out of their homes upon hearing the commotion.
Detective Sergeant Leeman said: "We're thankful that the homeowner wasn't seriously injured, but he and his wife have been left extremely shaken by this ordeal.
"The three men are described as being aged in their late teens. Two were wearing dark coloured tracksuits with the hoods up, while the third was wearing a lighter coloured jacket and a hat.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen three men matching this description in the area, particularly if they were carrying a pizza box. We would also like to hear from anyone who may have been driving in the area at the time and have relevant dashcam footage."
A report was made to police just after 10.35pm detailing that three men had forced their way into a property in the Orby Court area after pretending to deliver a takeaway, which the resident had not ordered.
The resident was pushed to the ground and punched after answering the door before the suspected firearm was held to his head and threats were made towards him, demanding money.
The three men fled the property empty-handed after neighbours came out of their homes upon hearing the commotion.
Detective Sergeant Leeman said: "We're thankful that the homeowner wasn't seriously injured, but he and his wife have been left extremely shaken by this ordeal.
"The three men are described as being aged in their late teens. Two were wearing dark coloured tracksuits with the hoods up, while the third was wearing a lighter coloured jacket and a hat.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen three men matching this description in the area, particularly if they were carrying a pizza box. We would also like to hear from anyone who may have been driving in the area at the time and have relevant dashcam footage."
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