Man (80) attacked in NI burglary

A man in his 80s was dragged to the ground and kicked during a burglary in Portadown, Co Armagh.

A man in his 80s was dragged to the ground and kicked during a burglary in Portadown, Co Armagh.

He suffered a cut to his hand and was left distressed while the two thieves ransacked rooms at his house on the Lower Garvaghy Road just after 8pm yesterday.

Detectives appealed for anybody with information to contact them.

PA

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