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06 Sept 2025

Woman suffers 'terrifying and frightening ordeal' during early morning aggravated burglary in Derry

Woman suffers 'terrifying and frightening ordeal' during early morning aggravated burglary in Derry

Police in Strand Road are investigating an aggravated burglary in the Altcar Park area of the city shortly before 6.55am today (Saturday 7th January).

Detective Sergeant Ballentine said: "It was reported that two masked men had entered the property, one armed with a hammer who made his way to the female occupants bedroom, holding it against her neck, before both men left the property.

"While the woman who was in the property at the time has not reported any physical injuries,  this was a terrifying and frightening ordeal for her which will have left her shaken.

"An investigation is underway and detectives are appealing for anyone in the Altcar Park area with CCTV or dash-cam footage which could assist them with their enquiries, to contact them at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 373 07/01/23 .

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