A man in his 20s was injured after an intruder armed with a knife entered his home in the Mayflower Street area of east Belfast yesterday evening (Wednesday 18 September).
Detectives are appealing for information following the aggravated burglary which happened just after 6:20pm.
They are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detective Inspector Kerry Brennan said it was reported to police that an unknown man entered a house in the area armed with a large knife.
“A man in his 20s inside the property at that time received a laceration to his left leg during the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injury which is not believed to be life threatening.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1670 18/09/19. 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,” added the Detective Inspector.