Woman and man are held over violent flat burglary

TWO people have been arrested by police investigating an aggravated burglary in Co Antrim.

A 25-year-old man suffered cuts to his head and a suspected fractured wrist when he was assaulted by two males and a female who forced their way into his flat in Burneys Mews, Newtownabbey, around 7.30pm on Friday.

Police said a 21-year-old woman and 33-year-old man were arrested in the Newtownabbey area on Saturday night on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

SDLP councillor Noreen McClelland said the burglary was “appalling”, adding: “Everyone should have the right to feel safe in their own home. Those who carried out this attack have no place in this society.”

Detectives appealed for witnesses or those with information on the incident to contact them in Antrim on 101, quoting reference 1114 11/01/19.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.