05/07/2016

Man And Woman Assaulted During Aggravated Burglary In Co Antrim

Three men have been arrested after a man and woman were attacked during an aggravated burglary in Larne, Co Antrim.

The incident happened at a property in the Blackthorn Rise area at around 9:30pm on Sunday, 03 July.

The man was treated in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Three men, aged 24, 31 and 47, are currently in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Peter Crothers is appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have noticed any suspicious activity to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Larne on the non-emergency number 101.

(CD/LM)

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