Man left shaken by armed masked gang break-in

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Wednesday, 8 November 2017 08:12

By Iveren McCallion

A gang of men in balaclavas, one with a suspected gun - have broken in to a house in Derry-Londonderry.

It happened in the Altcar Park area.

It's understood they caused damage to the inside of the house before leaving without using the firearm.

Detective Constable Miller said, "At approximately 10:00pm police received reports that a number of persons wearing balaclavas one of whom was reported to be in possession of a firearm, forced entry into the property and caused damage to the inside of it before making off.

"The occupier was at home but uninjured as a result of the incident."

Local councillor Caoimhe McKnight has condemned the incident:

Anyone with information is urged to dial 101 quoting reference 1364 07/11/17, or to give information anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.”