Appeal after man struck with metal pole during Limavady burglary
Masked intruder steals car keys and wallet from Greystone Road property after violent assault
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an aggravated burglary in Limavady in the early hours of this morning, Friday, July 31.
Detective Inspector Ballentine said: “Shortly after three am, it was reported that a man gained entry to a house in the Greystone Road area and demanded that the male occupant hand over his wallet.
“It was reported that he then kicked the occupant and struck his leg with a metal pole, before grabbing his car keys and wallet and making off from the property.
“The suspect was described as being tall and of a heavy build, with his face covered, and dressed in a green coat.
“The occupant sustained a leg injury as a result of the incident.”
Detective Inspector Ballentine continued: “Our enquiries are ongoing this morning, and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at the time, or who has any information which might help us, to contact detectives using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals quoting 147 of 31/07/26 or call us on 101.
“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”