Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Bonds Road area of Silverbridge, at approximately 6.50am yesterday, Monday 29th June.

Detective Sergeant Johnston said “It is believed that five masked men have gained entry to the property, causing damage and assaulting the resident, a man aged in his 30s who sustained minor injuries.

“The suspects then fled in a stolen grey Mercedes. The vehicle was later found to have been set alight in the New Road area of Cullyhanna. The fire was extinguished by our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, however the vehicle was destroyed.

“We would ask anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious or who may have CCTV, doorbell footage or dash-cam footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference 946 29/06/26”

You can submit a report online using the witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals


Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/