Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at residential premises at the Gardenmore Walk area of West Belfast on Thursday 16th July.
Detective Inspector McCartan said: “Shortly after 7:30pm, it was reported a large crowd of people approached a property in the area.
“It was reported that a male from the crowd entered the property and assaulted a woman in her 30s. The male took her phone and as he left, he struck the phone against a metal gate on leaving the area.
“A man in his 50s was arrested on Friday 17th July on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage, intimidation and burglary. He remains in police custody at this time.
“Anyone with any information that can assist with this investigation is asked to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting 1593 16/07/26 or call us on 101.
“Alternatively, you can report online at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org .”