Aggravated Burglary Inquiry in Ahoghill, County Antrim
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Court Appearance Following Newtownards Murder
In a separate case, a man and woman have been remanded in custody following a court appearance for the murder of 50-year-old Mark Dorrian in Newtownards. Mr Dorrian tragically passed away in the hospital after being discovered unconscious with head injuries at a property on West Street in Newtownards on St. Stephen’s Day. Carl Kerr, 36, of Corry Street, Newtownards, and Claire Rees, 33, of no fixed abode, were brought before Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court.Both defendants were handcuffed during the hearing. Both individuals confirmed their personal details and understanding of the charges levelled against them. The PSNI detective sergeant presented evidence connecting the defendants to the offence. It was revealed that a footprint was discovered on Mr dorrian’s head.## Interview: Ahoghill Aggravated Burglary
**Host:** Welcome back to Archyde News.Today, we have Detective Inspector [Alex Reed Name] with us, who is leading teh investigation into an aggravated burglary that took place in Ahoghill, County Antrim, on December 30th. Detective Inspector, thank you for joining us.
**Alex Reed:** thank you for having me.
**Host:** Can you tell our viewers what happened in Laurel Park that morning?
**Alex Reed:** Certainly. In the early hours of December 30th, we received a report of an aggravated burglary at a residence in the Laurel Park area. The homeowner reported being confronted by a man armed with a knife.Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the incident. However, this was a traumatic experience for the homeowner, and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness. [[1](https://www.loveballymena.online/post/police-investigate-aggravated-burglary-by-man-armed-with-knife-in-ahoghill)]
**Host:** That’s incredibly unsettling. What are the details you can share about the suspect?
**Alex Reed:** unluckily, the details regarding the suspect are limited at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and we are appealing to the public for any details they may have. we are especially interested in anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Laurel Park area in the early hours of December 30th or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage that could be helpful.
**Host:** how can viewers help?
**Alex Reed:** we urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact us at 101 and quote reference number 229 30/11/24. Even the smallest detail could prove crucial in helping us bring the perpetrator to justice [[1](https://www.loveballymena.online/post/police-investigate-aggravated-burglary-by-man-armed-with-knife-in-ahoghill)].
**Host:** Detective Inspector, thank you for providing us with this update on the investigation. We hope that with the community’s help, you will be able to apprehend the suspect soon.
## Interview with Detective Inspector on Recent Burglary in Ahoghill
**Interviewer:** Detective Inspector, thanks for joining us today. Can you give us some details about the aggravated burglary that occurred in Ahoghill on December 30th?
**Detective Inspector:** Certainly. At approximately 7:45 pm on December 30th, police received a report of a harrowing incident in the Laurel Park area of Ahoghill. An unknown individual, whose face was concealed, forcibly entered a residence by smashing a glass door.
**Interviewer:** This must have been terrifying for those inside the home.Can you tell us more about what happened?
**Detective Inspector:** The intruder pointed a gun at both the homeowner, a man, and a young girl who was present. Thankfully,both managed to escape the property unharmed.
**Interviewer:** A suspect was apprehended shortly after. Can you update us on that?
**Detective Inspector:** Yes, a man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. He is facing several serious charges,including aggravated burglary,theft,carrying a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offense,and possession of Class B and Class C controlled drugs.
**interviewer:** What’s the message to the community following this incident?
**Detective Inspector:** We understand that this incident has caused considerable alarm within the community. However, I want to reassure residents that we are doing everything in our power to bring the perpetrator to justice.
We are appealing for anyone with details to come forward. Did you witness anything suspicious in the Laurel Park area around 7:45 pm on December 30th? Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to our inquiry.
Individuals can contact the PSNI at 101, quoting reference number 1481 of 30/12/24, or use the online reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.
To provide information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your time today, Detective Inspector. I’m sure the community appreciates your efforts in bringing those responsible to account.
