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Pensioner robbed by armed gang | Pensioner robbed by armed gang |
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Three masked men armed with sticks have robbed a 79-year-old man at his house in Ballykinler, County Down. | Three masked men armed with sticks have robbed a 79-year-old man at his house in Ballykinler, County Down. |
At about 2000 GMT on Saturday, the gang entered the property in the Marian Park area. | At about 2000 GMT on Saturday, the gang entered the property in the Marian Park area. |
They forced the man into a room and stole his wallet. It is understood his son, who has learning difficulties, was in the house at the time. | |
It is believed the gang made off in a small silver car. Police have appealed for information. | It is believed the gang made off in a small silver car. Police have appealed for information. |