A resident has been attacked at a property in North Belfast by a trio armed with a hammer.
The aggravated burglary was reported in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Police say two men and a woman arrived at a property in Duncairn Gardens at around 4am, before forcing their way inside.
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PSNI Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "They caused damage to the front door of the property, before gaining access and attacking a resident with a hammer.
"All three made off in the direction of the Antrim Road.
"I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 151 of 21/03/23."
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