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Elderly men robbed by masked gang near Newry Elderly men robbed by masked gang near Newry
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Two elderly brothers have been robbed by a gang of masked men armed with iron bars at their home on the outskirts of Newry.Two elderly brothers have been robbed by a gang of masked men armed with iron bars at their home on the outskirts of Newry.
The gang forced their way into the house at Lurganare Cross at about 18:30 GMT on Monday.The gang forced their way into the house at Lurganare Cross at about 18:30 GMT on Monday.
They ransacked bedrooms and when one of the men intervened he was struck across the face.They ransacked bedrooms and when one of the men intervened he was struck across the face.
The robbers made off with the elderly men's pensions. Both brothers were taken to hospital with a minor injury.The robbers made off with the elderly men's pensions. Both brothers were taken to hospital with a minor injury.
The Mayor of Newry, Charlie Casey, said it was the third time the family had been the victims of a burglary.The Mayor of Newry, Charlie Casey, said it was the third time the family had been the victims of a burglary.
"At this stage our thoughts are with the victims of this outrage," he added. "I have particular concerns about the protection of the elderly and most vulnerable from this type of crime," he said.
"They are a respected family and this latest attack on them has caused not only great fear throughout the community, but great anger. "Despite being robbed twice, this family was not considered eligible to have extra security fittings installed at their home.
"We have to apprehend those who are engaged in these vicious criminal acts and ensure that they face the full rigours of the law." "I urge the Housing Executive to target resources as a matter of urgency into placing additional security on the homes of our elderly.
"Recently it has been revealed that the Housing Executive is facing an under spend and will be returning many millions of pounds.
"Surely they could put some of this money into installing security lighting and systems on homes."