A pair of hatchet-wielding would-be thieves left a Newry home empty handed after a scuffle with the homeowner.
Detectives have, this afternoon (Wednesday) appealed for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the city on Tuesday evening, December 12.
Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “It was reported that two men armed with hatchets entered a residential property in the Drumgullion Avenue area.
“The victim told us that he had been asleep in bed just before 10pm when he was awoken by a loud noise. Upon leaving his bedroom to check his property, he was confronted by one of the men, who is described as around 5ft 10in in height, aged late 20s to early 30s and dressed in black clothing. He did not see the second man clearly enough to obtain a description.
“It was reported that a scuffle ensued before the two men left the property empty-handed. Thankfully, the resident was not injured.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 2070 of 12/12/23.”
You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
