By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-12-15 17:06:17 | Updated at 2024-12-15 19:50:28
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A householder was attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder during an aggravated burglary in Northern Ireland.
Detectives are appealing for information about the incident which occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Dunmurry, near Belfast.
A PSNI spokesperson said the occupants of a property in the Glasvey Walk area were awoken at around 1.30am by a disturbance downstairs.
Detectives said the men, armed with a hammer and a wrench, tried to force their way into the residents’ bedroom during the horror attack.
Glasvey Walk, Belfast
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Detectives from the PSNI have launched an investigation
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The spokesperson added: "Our inquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, or who have may have been in the Glasvey Walk area around 1.30am, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1540 of 30/10/24.
"We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone in the community who may have CCTV or other relevant footage."
