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Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Bonds Road area of Silverbridge, which occurred at approximately 6.50am yesterday Monday 29 June. Five masked men are believed to have gained entry to the property, causing damage and assaulting the occupant.
Detective Sergeant Johnston said: "It is believed that five masked men have gained entry to the property, causing damage and assaulting the resident, a man aged in his 30s who sustained minor injuries.
"The suspects then fled in a stolen grey Mercedes. The vehicle was later found to have been set alight in the New Road area of Cullyhanna. The fire was extinguished by our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, however the vehicle was destroyed.
"We would ask anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious or who may have CCTV, doorbell footage or dash-cam footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference 946 29/06/26."
Reports can also be submitted online using the witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.
