Nine arrested after 20 men raid house

Published Friday, 31 August 2012
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Nine people have been arrested after up to 20 men armed with hammers and baseball bats were involved in the burglary of a house in Antrim.

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Police received a report at 8.10pm on Thursday that the mob had smashed windows and a door to break into the house in the Ashgrove area of the town.

A council worker, his pregnant wife and four-year old daughter, who were in the house, escaped unharmed. They managed to take refuge in a local alleyway.

The victim said the attack, which is thought to have been carried out by paramilitaries, relate to an earlier incident in July.

He says he may now be forced from his home.

Nine men, aged between 21 and 48, were arrested in connection with the incident a few hours later.

They are all currently assisting police with their inquiries.

The Mayor of Antrim, DUP Councillor Roy Thompson said: "Following the arrest of nine men in connection with an attack, I would like to commend the PSNI on their quick action."

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact CID in Newtownabbey on 0845 600 8000.

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sean.d in belfast wrote (258 days ago):
9 arrested out of 20..out of 9 arrested 0 prosecuted,,,,i'll bet you 50p
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