Northern Ireland

Woman (29) assaulted during burglary in Kilrea

A 29-year-old woman was assaulted during a burglary in Kilrea
A 29-year-old woman was assaulted during a burglary in Kilrea A 29-year-old woman was assaulted during a burglary in Kilrea

A 29-year-old woman has been assaulted during a burglary in Kilrea, Co Derry.

Police said two men entered the victim's home at Ardbann Avenue shortly before 3am yesterday.

The woman was attacked before the two men escaped.

A 38-year-old man was arrested by police in Rasharkin a short time later. He last night remained in police custody.