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30/10/2024
Police Arrest Two Men After Ballymena Assault
Two men have been arrested in County Antrim on suspicion of assault.
Police said they received a report at 6.15am yesterday that a man, aged in his 20s, had been attacked at a residential property in the Orkney Drive area of Ballymena.
The man sustained injuries to his face, abdomen and leg, which at this stage are not thought to be serious.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: "A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
"A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of Class B controlled drugs and possession of fireworks.
"Both men remain in custody at this time. Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have information which could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 174 of 29/10/24."
Police said they received a report at 6.15am yesterday that a man, aged in his 20s, had been attacked at a residential property in the Orkney Drive area of Ballymena.
The man sustained injuries to his face, abdomen and leg, which at this stage are not thought to be serious.
"A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of Class B controlled drugs and possession of fireworks.
"Both men remain in custody at this time. Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have information which could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 174 of 29/10/24."
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