Pair arrested after attack on woman in her home

Two people have been arrested after an attack on a woman in her own home in west Belfast.

Police said shortly before 5.30am, it was reported that a man and a woman, armed with a knife and a hammer, entered a house in the Springfield Avenue area.

They said the male intruder struck the female occupant on the head with the hammer a number of times.

“It was also reported that damage was caused to an inside door and a TV,” the police spokesperson said.

“A man aged in his 40s, and a woman aged in her 30s, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including criminal damage, aggravated burglary, attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

“They remain in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries.

“We would appeal to anyone who might have any information which could assist us to call 101, and quote reference number 314 of 02/11/25.”