Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of burglary in the Markethill area on Saturday 17th January 2026.

It was reported that at around 10.15pm, two men, one of whom was armed with a hammer, gained entry to a house in the Mountnab Road area and assaulted a male occupant.

Both suspects were described as wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information including dash-cam, mobile or CCTV footage of the area or who may have witnessed suspicious activity during this time are asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1549 of 17/01/26

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

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