25-year-old man released on bail following aggravated burglary in Derry

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Two people were assaulted by two men armed with knives

A 25-year-old man, arrested by detectives in Derry investigating an aggravated burglary in the London Street area on Sunday, 31 August, has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

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."

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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