Ballynahinch: Pensioner struck with phone during home burglary

A man has been struck in the face with a telephone during an aggravated burglary at his home in County Down, police have said.

The attack happened shortly after 03:00 GMT on Monday at Belfast Road, Ballynahinch.

Police said a number of men gained entry at the back of the house.

When the victim, 70, came downstairs, he was assaulted by one of the men using a landline phone as he attempted to reach for it.

Det Sgt Dougherty said the gang ransacked the house but it was not yet clear if anything was taken.