Burglary in Ballymena sees man confronted by armed intruder

A residential burglary in Ballymena, County Antrim, resulted in a confrontation between a homeowner and an armed intruder, according to reports published on 23 May 2026. Belfastlive reports that a man was confronted by a male armed with knives during the incident. The property was targeted during what local sources describe as an early morning break-in. Residents are reminded to secure doors and windows, install motion-sensor lighting, and consider additional security measures such as alarms or CCTV systems to protect their homes from burglary. Source : Belfastlive · Itv · Loveballymenaonline See the burglary map to follow reported incidents near you, and our guides to choose an alarm system or check your home insurance .