Pensioner suffers facial injuries after assault by intruders during ‘very distressing’ burglary

By Kevin Mullan
Published 26th Jul 2023, 16:48 BST
Updated 26th Jul 2023, 16:48 BST
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A pensioner in his 70s suffered facial injuries after being assaulted by intruders in a ‘very distressing’ burglary in Castlederg on Monday evening.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information.

It was reported to police that two males entered an address in the Derg View area at around 7pm on Monday.

They are reported to have assaulted the male occupant, aged in his seventies, and fled with items from the property.

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Detective Sergeant Watkin said: "This has been very distressing for the victim who sustained facial injuries. We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at around 7pm last night, and noticed any suspicious activity to get in touch with us on 101, quoting reference number 483 of 25/07/23."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/