Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred at the Gardenmore Walk area of West Belfast on Sunday 21st July, have made two arrests.

Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: “Shortly before 3:10am, it was reported that a man and a woman armed with a knife and a baton entered a property in the area. A male occupant aged in his 20s is believed to have been stabbed and received puncture wounds, that are not believed to be life threatening at this time. A woman in her 20s also inside the property was pushed down the stairs during the incident, but her injuries are also not believed to be life threatening. A number of windows of the property were also damaged during the incident. 

“A 48 year old man and a 25 year old woman were arrested on suspicion of related offences and are both assisting police with their enquiries. 

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 272 21/07/24. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”

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UPDATE 

Detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in the Gardenmore Walk area of west Belfast on Sunday, 21st July have charged two people to court.

A 48-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary with intent to commit Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), two counts of criminal damage and attempted GBH with intent 

Meanwhile, a 25-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated burglary with intent to commit GBH, criminal damage and attempted GBH with intent.

Both are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Monday 22nd July.