Police are investigating reports a woman had a knife held to her throat by a masked intruder in West Belfast.
Detectives investigating the aggravated burglary, in the Andersonstown area, in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, May 3) say they have arrested a man.
Detective Sergeant Will Arnott said: “We received a report at around 4.00am that a masked man, armed with a knife entered a flat in the Trostan Gardens area and attacked the female occupant.
“The victim was pinned to the ground and the man held the knife up to her throat. She managed to escape the property but was confronted outside in the hallway by the assailant who slapped her in the face. The woman managed to get back into her flat and wait for police to arrive.
“A 34 year old man was arrested a short time later on suspicion of a number of offences including assault, aggravated burglary and stealing and assault on police. He remains in custody at this time.
“Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 360 of 03/30/20.”
The police added that witnesses can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
