Teenager tie-up terror: man released

A 32-YEAR-OLD man arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in Derker has been released without charge.

The man was arrested after a teenager was tied up and threatened with a machete during a robbery at the beginning of March. Police are now appealing for the public to come forward with information to catch those responsible.

Two raiders broke into a house on Melrose Street while the 14 year old was alone. The boy confronted the raiders and they tied him up and threatened him with a machete before stealing items.

A similar incident a week before saw a 13-year-old girl bound and threatened with having her fingers cut off.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555 111.