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Policewoman punched during burglary

Published Thursday, 09 February 2012

A policewoman has been punched in the face while attending the scene of a burglary in progress in Hillsborough, Co Down.

A police woman has been punched in the face while attending a burglary. (© UTV)

Three men were arrested on suspicion of burglary at a property on Moira Road shortly after 7pm on Wednesday after police were tipped off that a robbery was taking place.

A fourth man - who made off upon police arrival - was chased on foot by a PSNI officer and arrested a short distance away.

The arrested men - aged 18, 25, 27 and 54 - have since been charged with aggravated burglary and going equipped for theft.

The 27-year-old man was also charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm while the 25-year-old received a further charge of obstructing police.

All four men are expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Friday.

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Comments

5 Comments

tell the truth in ards wrote (104 days ago):

david its not the police who are at fault, they are told to issue cautions etc, even judges are told the same, i work in the courts and see this daily, if you dont believe me ask a police officer or a court officer?

Eva in Moira Road wrote (104 days ago):

So so glad that the police caught the offenders, I hope that the head of the police commend the bravery of the policewoman and that she has a speedy recovery. It is so reassuring that they have caught these low lifes at their work , lets hope now that the courts support the police and give them a proper sentance, so that they think twice before they re-offend. Many thanks to the brave police officers in our area.

david in lisburn wrote (105 days ago):

These scumbags will be let off with a caution. Waste of time reporting crimes. The local community would be better off forming a group to look after their local area because the police are a waste of time

Dave in Hillsborough wrote (105 days ago):

Well done to the PSNI and brave police lady. The people of our village thank you for your great work and keeping us safe.

very happy in ards wrote (105 days ago):

well done p.s.n.i.,i hope the policewomen that got punched makes a speedy recovery?