Markethill: PSNI seek witnesses after report of burglars assaulting male in Co Armagh house

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of burglary in the Markethill area.

The incident was reported to have taken place on Saturday, January 17.

“It was reported that at around 10.15pm, two men, one of whom was armed with a hammer, gained entry to a house in the Mountnab Road area and assaulted a male occupant,” a police spokesperson said.

"Both suspects were described as wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.”

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of burglary in the Markethill area on Saturday,  January 17. Picture: Press Eyeplaceholder image
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of burglary in the Markethill area on Saturday, January 17. Picture: Press Eye

Police said their investigation into the incident is ongoing and anyone who has information including dashcam, mobile or CCTV footage of the area or who may have witnessed suspicious activity during the time in question is asked to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1549 of 17/01/26 A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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