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08 Sept 2025

Two people assaulted in aggravated burglary in Derry

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences in connection with this

Two people assaulted in aggravated burglary in Derry

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in which two people were assaulted in Derry on Sunday morning, August 31.

Detective Sergeant Ballantine said: “It was reported that at approximately 1:55am, two men armed with knives forced entry to a house in the London Street area.

“The two occupants were assaulted and significant criminal damage was caused to the property during this.

“The intruders have also stolen a sum of money.

“A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences in connection with this and remains in custody at this time.

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"Enquiries are on-going and anyone with information or video footage that may be relevant to the investigation is urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 153 of 31/08/25”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ 

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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