Two men have been arrested following an aggravated burglary in north Belfast last night (Tuesday 19th November).
Police received a report shortly after 7:30pm that a number of men had arrived at a house in the Alexandra Park Avenue area and were smashing their way into the property. Police say they were armed with weapons, including a suspected firearm and a hammer.
There were three men in the house at the time – two teenagers and a man aged in his fifties.
Police subsequently arrested two men, aged 30 and 33, on suspicion of aggravated burglary. They both remain in custody this morning assisting police with their enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Miskelly said this was a frightening ordeal.
“It’s fortunate none of the occupants were injured. However, they have been left shaken.
“As we continue with our enquiries, I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area last night around this time and who saw a number of men acting suspiciously, or any vehicles being driven in a suspicious manner, to get in touch with our detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1507 of 19/11/19,” added the Detective Sergeant.
Alternatively, information can 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.