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10/11/2006
Man injured in Lurgan assault
Police in County Armagh have appealed for information after a man was attacked by two armed men in his home in the early hours of this morning.
At around 12.40am, the man returned to his home in the Gilpin Park area of Dollingstown, Lurgan, to find two men, wearing balaclavas, gloves and dark clothing and armed with a gun and a metal bar, waiting in his living room.
The men proceeded to beat the man with the metal bar, before making their escape.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries to his head and body, however was later discharged.
Police are investigating a possible sectarian motive for the attack,and have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed two males in the area at around 12.40am, or anyone who may have any information in relation to the assault to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
At around 12.40am, the man returned to his home in the Gilpin Park area of Dollingstown, Lurgan, to find two men, wearing balaclavas, gloves and dark clothing and armed with a gun and a metal bar, waiting in his living room.
The men proceeded to beat the man with the metal bar, before making their escape.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries to his head and body, however was later discharged.
Police are investigating a possible sectarian motive for the attack,and have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed two males in the area at around 12.40am, or anyone who may have any information in relation to the assault to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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