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A man has been assaulted by two men armed with what is believed to have been a hammer and a machete-style knife in a burglary in Newry. The man was taken to hospital for his injuries.
Police in Newry have made an arrest following the reported aggravated burglary that took place in the Violet Hill Avenue area of the city last night, Wednesday 30 October.
Detective Sergeant Cole said: “It was reported that a male resident had disturbed a burglary in process when he returned to his home at around 8pm.
“He stated that he was assaulted by two men with what he believed was a hammer, and that one of the men was also armed with a machete-style knife.
“It’s unknown at this stage if anything was stolen, as the victim was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which, at this time, are not thought to be life-threatening.
"Shortly afterwards, a 40-year-old man was arrested at a nearby address on suspicion of aggravated burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He remains in custody at this time."
Police are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation, or who have may have been in the Violet Hill area between 7.45 and 8.15pm, to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1540 of 30/10/24.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
