Hammer held to baby's head during east Belfast burglary

By Q Radio News

A hammer has been held to the head of a one-year-old child during a burglary in east Belfast.

Four men broke into a property in Mayflower Street, shortly before 8.30 last night.

Police say it was a terrifying incident for the woman and young children who live there.

A PSNI spokesperson said: ''Police are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary at a property in Mayflower Street in East Belfast shortly before 8.30pm.

''It is understood four males forced their way into the property occupied by a woman and her young children.''

Inspector Nigel Loughlin added: “This was a terrifying incident made worse by the fact that one of the males held a hammer to the head of a one year old child.

''We are keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area or saw these males running away from the scene. 

''Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident, and police would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1867 26/11/20.''