10/12/2015

Man Hit With Brick In Co Down

A man is being treated in hospital after he was hit by a brick in Co Down.

The incident occurred on Iveagh Drive in Banbridge at around 8.30pm on Wednesday.

The victim was injured after a brick was thrown through the window of his house. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A petrol bomb was also thrown at a car parked outside the property.

Sinn Fein MLA John O'Dowd said on Twitter: "Arson attacks in Banbridge must cease before someone is seriously injured or killed. Anyone with information should pass it onto police."

(CD/JP)

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