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Orlaith Clinton

Bangor PSNI appeal after masked men smash up home while victim was in the property

Police are appealing for witnesses after an aggravated burglary in Co Down on Thursday.

At around 10:30pm last night, a group of masked men armed with iron bars and baseball bats, approached the property in Bangor's Dickson Park. They smashed several windows and door panes.

The interior of the property was also badly damaged with a number of items smashed.

Read more: PSNI call meeting with Co Down residents as trouble escalates

Detective Sergeant Westbury added: "Thankfully the victim, who was present at the time this attack took place in an upstairs bedroom, was unharmed and nothing was taken from the property.

"The suspects who were all wearing dark coloured clothing then left the scene.

"Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time this incident took place or who may have captured dashcam footage which can assist us, to call 101 quoting reference number 2049 06/10/22.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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