A woman has suffered cuts and swelling to the side of her head after she was struck with a gun during an aggravated burglary in Co Down.
Detectives are appealing for information following the attack at a house in Bangor last night. It was reported to police at around 8.50pm that a group of masked men, a number of them armed, had forced their way into the property in the Rathgill Meadow area.
Detective Sergeant Westbury added: "One of the men assaulted a woman inside the house by striking her on the head with a gun. Another one of the men damaged a front door with a machete, before they made off from the area.
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"The victim suffered cuts and swelling to the side of her head and was left badly shaken by the incident.
"Anyone with information that could help with the investigation is asked to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1885 of 06/10/22. Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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