BURGLARY: The break in was in Benwell, Newcastle
A MAN and woman were threatened by burglars who punched their dog.
Two men entered a house on Ellesmere Road, in Benwell, Newcastle, at about 5.30am yesterday, threatened the occupants and then hit the pet. Two mobile phones and cash were stolen and the two men fled the scene on foot.Northumbria police ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 121 of October 12.
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