Young kids left traumatised after mum beaten with hammer during robbery
Last updated 27th Sep 2019
Young children have been left traumatised, after their mother was beaten with a hammer during a robbery in Londonderry.
Three masked men forced their way into a house in the Bloomfield Park area at around 9pm on Thursday night.
She was punched and slapped, and hit around the legs with a hammer.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Three young children were in the house at the time.
Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: “This was a violent attack on a female. Furthermore, her three young children were home at the time. And, while physically uninjured, they have been left badly shaken. It was a traumatic ordeal, which no family should ever have to experience.
“While enquiries are at an early stage, this has all the makings of a paramilitary-style attack. I am appealing to anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity in the area around that time, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 2114 of 26/09/19.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."