Northern Ireland

Man tied up during Holywood house robbery

A MAN was left "shaken" after he was tied up by intruders during a robbery at a house in Co Down.

Police said two men entered the house at Church Green in Holywood shortly after 7am on Saturday.

A man in his 30s was tied up but managed to break free and chased the culprits as they attempted to tie up a woman who was also in the house at the time.

The robbers, described as being dressed in black with their faces covered, made off with a small safe containing jewellery.

Alliance councillor Martin McRandal said his thoughts were with the couple "who went through this terrible ordeal".

"I hope they receive whatever help they need to recover from this experience," he said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymoyusly on 0800 555 111.