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Unspeakable robbery condemned

Published: 15 October, 2009

Sinn Féin councillor Packie McDonald has said that the robbery of a home in Meigh on Monday was an 'unspeakable crime'. Cllr McDonald was speaking after meeting with the family yesterday.

Cllr McDonald said,

"I want to condemn from the outset this unspeakable crime. Thugs broke into this family's home armed with a knife, a hatchet and a gun and entered their bedroom while they slept.

"Not only did they rob the home but they beat the man even after they had taken the money.

"The only way for us to put an end to this activity is for the local community to stand together against these people. Anyone who may have any information about this incident should come forward immediately."