09/08/2018

Teenager Abducted And Attacked In Newtowabbey

A teenager has been injured after being abducted and attacked in Newtownabbey.

The 14-year-old boy sustained bruising to his face and body during the assault which happened on the O'Neill Road on Saturday, 04 August, at around 9pm.

Three men approached the victim and bundled him into the back of his car.

The boy was assaulted inside the car, which was driven to Camross Park in the Rathcoole Estate. He was let out of the car and the men attacked him again.

Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: "One of the men was described as being around 6’1” tall, of medium build with a deep, broad Belfast accent, who was wearing a light blue short sleeved top and dark jeans. The boy, who was left badly shaken after the incident, suffered extensive bruising to his face, head and body."

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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