Newcastle burglary investigation launched after woman grabbed by hair and threatened
Police are investigating an incident in the early hours of the morning in which a woman says she was grabbed by the hair and threatened. The victim of the attack was with her teenage daughter and granddaughter when two men entered her home, one of whom she believes was carrying a gun. Detectives are investigating the report of an aggravated burglary in Newcastle, Co Down[1] in the early hours of today, Sunday, January 14, the PSNI[2] say.
A PSNI spokesman added: “It was reported at around 1.45am, a woman was in the living room of her Burrendale Park Close home with her teenage daughter and sleeping baby granddaughter when two men came in through the front door. “One of the men, wearing a balaclava and carrying what appeared to be a weapon covered by a white bag or pillowcase, put the muzzle to her chest while demanding money. The injured party claims she was then grabbed by the hair and thrown onto the sofa while threats were made to shoot.
No money was reported stolen and the men left the address in the direction of the Dundrum Road.” Detective Inspector Winters said: “Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone with information to call us on 101, quoting reference number 109 14/01/24.” In a subsequent statement, the police said a 33-year-old man had been “arrested in connection with the investigation” and “remains in custody at this time”.
The police say people can submit a report online using their non-emergency reporting form at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/[4] or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org[5].
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