A man has been left with injuries to his head and hand after an alleged aggravated burglary involving masked men in South Belfast.
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the report that a group of men entered a property in the McAuley Street area of the city on October 28.
They made off with a sum of cash and prescription medication. The male occupant of the property also sustained injuries and received medical treatment.
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Detective Sergeant McVeagh said: “At approximately 2.45pm, a number of masked men entered a property through the back door in the McAuley Street area.
“A male occupant of the property sustained a cut to his head with a bladed instrument as the suspects made their way into the house. He also suffered an injury to his hand.
“The suspects then made off with a sum of cash and a quantity of prescription medication.
“This was a terrifying experience for the occupant of the property who required medical treatment for his injuries. Our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1477 of 28/10/22.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org
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