Young woman left cut and bruised after burglary

A man has been arrested after a young woman was beaten during an aggravated burglary in Dunmurry.

He forced his way into her home in Juniper Park armed with a hammer at around 6.15pm on Saturday evening.

He then beat the woman in her 20s - leaving her with a number of injuries.

A 38 year old was later arrested for a number of offences including aggravated burglary and threats to kill.

Detective Sergeant Gill is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who was in the area of Juniper Park yesterday evening and noted any unusual activity that could assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Musgrave Police Station on 101, quoting reference 983 02/02/19.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."