Two men have been arrested by police following an aggravated burglary at a property in Moira, County Down, during the early hours of Mother’s Day morning.
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers were called to reports of the incident at a house in the village shortly after 1.30am on Sunday morning.
It was reported that two masked men forced their way into the property, where a number of occupants were inside at the time. During the incident the suspects threatened those inside the house before leaving the scene.
Police said items were taken during the burglary before the suspects fled the area.
Officers later arrested two men on suspicion of aggravated burglary as part of the investigation. The suspects were taken into police custody where they are currently being questioned by detectives.
Aggravated burglary is treated as a serious offence because it involves entering a property while armed with a weapon or threatening violence against occupants.
Detectives said enquiries into the incident remain ongoing and have appealed for anyone who may have information about the burglary to contact police.
They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the Moira area during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The investigation is continuing as officers work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the break-in.
Source: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/crime/two-arrested-following-aggravated-burglary-in-moira-5851860
