03/02/2017

Police Appeal After Man Attacked In Co Antrim

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Ballymena, Co Antrim.

The assault happened in the North Road area at around 3.30am on Sunday, 29 January.

A gang of four or five men attacked the victim, aged 37. He was taken to hospital where his condition has been described as "serious".

They made off from the scene in the direction of the Cullybackey Road.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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