05/10/2016

Two Men Attacked With Baseball Bats In Co Antrim

Two 18-year-old men have been attacked with baseball bats in Whitehead, Co Antrim.

The victims were closing premises in the Balmoral Avenue area at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 04 October when three men assaulted them.

Both men were treated in hospital for their injuries. One has been discharged, and the other remains in hospital.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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