DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in south Belfast yesterday morning, Thursday, February 10).

Detective Sergeant Young said: “Police received a report that at approximately 5.30am, two men, one armed with a knife, gained access to an apartment in the University Street area of the city and threatened the two female occupants.

“One man held a knife to one of the women’s throats before demanding that she hand over money.

“The pair searched the apartment before making off with a sum of cash and a watch.

“The women were unharmed during this incident however have been left badly shaken by their ordeal.

“I would urge anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area yesterday morning or who may have any information or dash-cam footage that could assist us with our enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 194 of 10/02/22.

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.