A man is recovering in the hospital after a hammer attack during a burglary in South Belfast. Police are seeking information from the public.
The incident took place in South Belfast on Sunday evening. Around 8:25 PM, police got a call about a break-in on Coolfin Street. A group of men entered a home and threatened the resident. They demanded money, and one of them hit the man with a hammer.
The poor guy was taken to the hospital for his injuries. The police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward. If you have any CCTV footage, they want to hear from you.
You can reach out to the detectives by calling 101 and quoting reference 1411 19/01/25. You can also report online if that’s easier for you.
If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. They’re there to help.