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Police appeal following `highly distressing' burglary in Co Down

Police have appealed for information following a `highly distressing' burglary in Co Down
Police have appealed for information following a `highly distressing' burglary in Co Down Police have appealed for information following a `highly distressing' burglary in Co Down

A house in Newry has been ransacked by burglars.

Police said five masked intruders entered the property in the Woodlands area between 8pm and 8.30pm yesterday.

The gang prevented the occupants from leaving while searching through the house.

Police described it as a "highly distressing incident for those involved" and appealed for information.