Father and daughter held at gun point during Co. Antrim burglary

A man and his child have been held at gun point during an aggravated burglary in Co Antrim.

Police say it happened before 8 o'clock yesterday evening at a property in Ahoghill.

It was reported a man smashed the glass of a door at the property in the Laurel Park area - before pointing a gun at the male householder and a his daughter.

The father then left the property with his child.

A man aged in his 30s has been arrested.

Detective Sergeant Erskine said: “Shortly before 7.45pm yesterday, Monday 30th December, police received a report that a man smashed the glass of a door at a property in the Laurel Park area before entering the property.

“It was reported that the intruder, who had his face covered, then pointed a gun at the male householder and a female child. The householder then left the property with the child.

“A man aged in his 30s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including aggravated burglary and stealing, carrying a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of a Class B controlled drug, and possession of a Class C controlled drug.

“He remains in custody at this time. We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened, or who has any information which might assist, to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1481 of 30/12/24.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.