4-year-old in houseraided by gang

A four-year-old child was uninjured after a gang of masked men - one of whom was armed - burst into a house in Londonderry on Thursday (May 14) asking for a man by name.
Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, PSNI, Strand Road. INLS3714MC013Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, PSNI, Strand Road. INLS3714MC013
Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan, PSNI, Strand Road. INLS3714MC013

Just before 11pm the five masked men forced their way into the house at Bloomfield Park.

After asking for an individual and checking the property they left. A woman in her 20s and a four-year-old child who were in the property at the time were uninjured.

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Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan said: “I appeal anyone who was in that area at the time and saw anyone or any vehicles acting suspiciously to contact police at Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101.

“Alternatively, information can be given to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”