Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry that saw a man being hospitalised after being assaulted by two intruders.
Officers received a report on Friday, 7th February at approximately 9.10pm of an assault inside a house in the Edencrieve area of the city. On arrival a man aged in his 40s was located with injuries to his upper body, and a serious laceration to his foot.
It was reported he was confronted in the property by two unknown men who entered his bedroom, and subsequently attacked him with a long blunt object.
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The suspects fled downstairs and out the back of the house on foot. They are described as being aged in their early 20s, of slim build and were wearing dark-clothing with snoods.
Medical treatment was provided to the man for his injuries, and he was taken onward to hospital by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Newry City Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that the incident was an extremely worrying act and had caused great fear and concern.
Cllr Mathers said: “This is an extremely worrying incident and it has caused great fear amongst the local community. We send our best wishes to the man injured and we hope he makes a full recovery from the trauma inflicted on him by these thugs.”
The Sinn Féin elected representative added: “Anyone who may have noticed recent suspicious activity in the area should make it known to the police. These criminals are motivated by greed and care nothing about the damage they inflict”.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing, and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area. Please phone us on 101, quoting reference number 1728 07/02/25.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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