Armed gang attack man in Belfast robbery

An east Belfast man has been injured during a robbery at his home overnight.

An east Belfast man has been injured during a robbery at his home overnight.

Three men, one of whom was carrying a pistol, attacked the man (34) in his house off the Old Holywood Road.

The man was hit several times about the head while his assailants ransacked the house before escaping in a car. The victim was treated in hospital for his injuries.

Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

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