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31/10/2005
Woman punched in face as she walked dog
A middle-aged woman has been treated in hospital after being attacked by a gang of men in Co Antrim at the weekend.
The victim, who is in her 50s, was walking her dog along the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus at about 11.45pm on Saturday when she was attacked by four men.
They demanded money and a mobile phone before punching her in the face, leaving her unconscious.
The woman was found a short time later by a passer by who was able to ring for an ambulance.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
The victim, who is in her 50s, was walking her dog along the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus at about 11.45pm on Saturday when she was attacked by four men.
They demanded money and a mobile phone before punching her in the face, leaving her unconscious.
The woman was found a short time later by a passer by who was able to ring for an ambulance.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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