Two men, at least one of whom was armed with what is believed to have been a hammer, tried to break into a house at Glenville Park in Whiteabbey in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
The men failed to get into the house, and subsequently fled from the scene on foot. Two adults and a young child, who were in the house at the time, were uninjured.
Detectives in Antrim, investigating this attempted aggravated burglary in the Newtownabbey area are appealing for information.
Police received a report at 2:20am that two men approached the front door of a house in the Glenville Park area and attempted to enter the property.
Damage was caused to glass in the door.
Both suspects are described as being 5ft 10” in height and both were wearing dark hooded tops.
Inspector Gilbert is appealing to anyone who was in the area around this time and saw what happened, or anyone who has information they believe may assist the investigation to contact detectives in Antrim on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 75 of 13/11/18.
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.