01/03/2018

Two People Attacked In Co Down

A man, aged in his 20s, has been injured after he was assaulted by a number of masked men in Killyleagh, Co Down.

The attack happened at a house on Irish Street at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, 28 February.

Four masked men broke into the house and attacked two men with sticks.

One man sustained a suspected broken arm and the other victim received a cut to his chin and bruising to his head.

Damage was caused to the internal door and a television.

A woman and three children were upstairs at the time, however they were not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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