Homeowner struck on the head with hatchet during Co.Down burglary

by Q Newsdesk

A homeowner has been struck on the head with a hatchet during a burglary in County Down.

Three men forced their way in to the property in the Queens Park area of Saintfield, shortly before 1 yesterday morning.

Two were armed with bars, the other with the hatchet.

The victim suffered a small cut - but it's not believed to be serious.

Detectives are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a dark coloured Renault Clio with 'R' plates in the area at the time.
 

Detective Sergeant Bell said:

“At around 00:40am it was reported that three males approached a property in the area, with two men armed with bars and one man armed with a hatchet. A male occupant inside the property who opened the door for the offenders was struck on the head by the man armed with the hatchet. He received a small cut to his head that was not believed to be serious.

“One of the males is described as being 6”0 in height with short dark hair and wearing a dark hooded top and tracksuit bottoms. The second male is described as being 5”6 tall, of heavy build with a navy hooded top and tracksuit bottoms. The third male is described as being 5”8 in height, slim build and wearing dark clothing.

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 86 27/12/18. We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a dark coloured Renault Clio with ‘R’ plates in the area at the time of the incident.