Two people were tied up and attacked with hammers by masked men who forced their way into a house in Belfast.
Police said the two men were assaulted by the gang, believed to be made up of five suspects, at a house in Colinview Street, in the west of the city, on Wednesday evening, April 27.
The incident happened at 8.45pm and no further details have been issued.
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A PSNI spokeswoman said: "Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary in the Colinview Street area of Belfast last night, Wednesday 27 April.
"Two men were assaulted with hammers and tied up by a number of masked men who forced their way into the house at around 8.45pm.
"It’s believed five suspects were involved in the attack.
"Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 2032 27/04/22. 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."
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