DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary of a house in Meadow Place in north Belfast last night.

Police say it was reported that shortly before 9 pm a number of males, one armed with a hammer, forced their way into a house and threatened the occupants.

The males conducted a search of the property before making off on foot.

The occupants, a man and woman, aged in their 60’s, were left traumatised by their ordeal and the man was taken to hospital for treatment for shock.

Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson is appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact Detectives in Musgrave Police Station on 101 quoting reference 1398 05/02/18.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.