27/06/2005

Woman attacked at home during robbery

A woman is recovering after being attacked at her Co Armagh home by thieves at the weekend.

The woman was confronted by three men at her home in the Calone area of Armagh on Saturday at about 4.30pm.

They then entered her house and assaulted her before ransacking the house and stealing a sum of money.

The men are described as aged between 18 and 25 years and of light build with one of the assailants having distinctive short blonde hair.

Detectives in Armagh would like to speak to the people who were in a white car in the area at the time, so that they can eliminate them from their inquiries.

Police can be contacted on 028 3752 3311 or Crimestoppers 0800 555111.

(MB/SP)

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