18/04/2016

Man Seriously Assaulted In Co Antrim

A 25-year-old man has been seriously attacked in Co Antrim.

The assault occurred in the Hampton Crescent area in Larne at around 12.35am on Saturday.

Five masked men armed with baseball bats attacked the victim and he sustained fractures to his arm and leg.

He is currently being treated in hospital.

A number of other people who were in the property at the time were not hurt.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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