Armed robbery, Mullybrannon Road, Moygashel
30 Jan 2010
Detectives in Dungannon are appealing for information following an armed robbery last night (Friday 29 January) in the Mullybrannon Road area of Moygashel.
Two males, one armed with a gun, believed to be a revolver, the other with a baseball bat, forced their way into a house at around 10pm and assaulted the couple living there. They made off with a sum of money.
One of the victims, a man in his sixties, was taken to hospital with a head injury. His wife, also in her sixties, received minor injuries. Both were very shaken by their ordeal.
The robbers wore gloves and balaclavas. One was about 6ft, heavily built and wearing dark clothing. The other was about 5ft 8, of slight build and wearing green clothing. I t's believed they made off in a vehicle, direction unknown.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the attackers in the area or who has any information about the crime. The number to ring is 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information may be given to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
