By Simon Hunter
A woman has been left badly shocked after being attacked during a burglary in Coalisland in which her wedding ring, handbag and some cash were stolen.
It happened in the Mourne Avenue area at around 4:30am on Sunday morning.
She was in bed at the time, and awoke when a man described as being six foot tall slapped her across the face and demanded money.
Detective Constable Alan Ford said, “this woman went through a dreadful ordeal and we are appealing for anyone who saw a man on foot, acting suspiciously in the area between 4-5 am this morning to get in touch with police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 433 of 22/4/18.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
Woman rescued from house in Saintfield following petrol bomb attack
More than 100 firefighters tackle Omagh industrial fire as casualty airlifted
MLAs hit out at ‘Executive chaos’ after U-turn on special school summer schemes
Delivery driver forced at gunpoint to take object to police station
Elderly woman dies after road collision in Armagh