A man has been arrested after the incident
Two people have been attacked after men armed with knives forced entry to a house in Derry.
At around 1.55am on Sunday morning, August 31, it was reported that two men armed with knives forced entry to a house in the London Street area.
The two occupants were assaulted and significant damage was caused to the property, while a sum of money was also stolen, police said.
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A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, and police have issued an appeal for further information after the aggravated burglary.
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.
“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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