Co Tyrone: two adults and two children 'left extremely shaken' after masked men smash their way into house and demand money

Two adults and two children have been left “extremely shaken” after masked men smashed their way into a house in Pomeroy and demanded money.

The aggravated burglary occurred in the Tremoge View area on Wednesday evening (December 10).

In a statement, the PSNI said: “It was reported that at around 10.30pm, two men, armed with crowbars, smashed a glass door, and demanded that the occupants – a man, a woman and two children - give them money.

"The suspects were described as being dressed in dark coloured clothing with their hoods up and face masks on.

Police can be contacted on 101. Photo (stock image): Pacemakerplaceholder image
Police can be contacted on 101. Photo (stock image): Pacemaker

"It was reported that the male occupant was punched a number of times to the face by one of the intruders, sustaining bruising to his eyes. All of the occupants were left extremely shaken by the incident.

"Enquiries are ongoing, and detectives would ask anyone who might have any information which could assist them to get in touch via 101, and quote reference number 1711 of 10/12/25.”

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