07/10/2025
PSNI Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary In Bangor
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in Bangor on Sunday, 5 October.
Police received the report around 10.35pm on Sunday night, concerning four masked men, some armed with hammers, who forced entry into a house in the Abbot’s Close area.
Detective Sergeant Westbury confirmed that once inside, one of the men struck a male occupant on the head and shoulder with a hammer before pursuing him into the back garden. The masked men then ran back through the house and made off down an alleyway towards the Newtownards Road.
The male occupant subsequently attended hospital for treatment for his injuries.
The PSNI is appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or who has relevant CCTV, dash-cam, or other footage to assist their enquiries. Anyone with information should contact detectives in Bangor on 101, quoting reference 1587 of 05/10/25. Reports can also be submitted online or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Police received the report around 10.35pm on Sunday night, concerning four masked men, some armed with hammers, who forced entry into a house in the Abbot’s Close area.
Detective Sergeant Westbury confirmed that once inside, one of the men struck a male occupant on the head and shoulder with a hammer before pursuing him into the back garden. The masked men then ran back through the house and made off down an alleyway towards the Newtownards Road.
The male occupant subsequently attended hospital for treatment for his injuries.
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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