15/11/2006

Couple attacked in County Down

Police in County Down are appealing for information after a couple were assaulted in their home yesterday evening.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm, when a three men forced their way into the property on the Rathgill Road area of Bangor and attacked the occupants.

The couple, who are aged in their 40s, were taken to hospital, where they were treated for their injuries.

Three men were arrested a short time later and are currently being questioned in connection with the assault.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said that inquiries are continuing.

(EF)

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