Householders in Co Down threatened to be burned with acid and shot during aggravated burglary

A man and a woman have been left shaken after report of an aggravated burglary in Bangor in the early hours of this morning.

Police say two men threatened to burn the householders with acid and shoot them if they did not comply with their instructions. The male householder was punched in the face.

A police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 12:50, a report was received that two men forced their way into a house in the Ballyree Drive area before locking the householders – a man aged in his 70s and a woman aged in her 60s – inside the property."

“The suspects demanded money, and rummaged around the house. They also threatened to burn the householders with acid if they did not comply with their instructions, and to shoot them. The male householder was also punched in the face by one of the suspects, who made off with cash and cigarettes.”

An investigation is underway and police are urging anyone who may have information to contact them.

A police spokesperson continued: "One of the intruders was described as being around six ft in height, of a slim build, and around 18 years old. He had light coloured curly hair, and was wearing a face covering, a blue puffer hooded coat, and dark coloured trousers."

“The second suspect was described as also being aged around 18, of a slim build, with a shaven head, and was wearing a dark blue puffer jacket, a face covering, and socks on his hands."

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.