Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Ballygowan earlier today, Tuesday 21st July.

Detective Sergeant Marley said: “Shortly before 12.45pm, it was reported that two men wearing balaclavas and dressed in dark clothing entered a house in the Manse Road area.

“They fled the scene when the occupant arrived home, making off with a sum of cash in a dark coloured Volkswagen Golf which was waiting outside.

“The occupant was struck on the head by one of the suspects during the incident.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who might have any information which would assist us to contact detectives using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting 718 21/07/26 or call us on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”