Family threatened in east Belfast home

A couple in their 30s and their young child have escaped injury during an aggravated burglary at their east Belfast home.

PSNI
Published 9th Jun 2017
Last updated 9th Jun 2017

Three men armed with baseball bats entered the house on Trillick Street shortly after midnight on Thursday.

They caused damage to the house and threatened the residents - who also included a teenage friend of the family.

Police are appealing for information.

Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson said: “We are keen to hear from anyone with information about this crime. Detectives can be contacted at the offices of Reactive and Organised Crime, Musgrave Police station by calling 101, quoting reference number 22 09/06/17.”

Information can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.