Menu
05/06/2002
Man has both legs broken in vicious attack
A man has had both his legs and his hand broken in a paramilitary style beating in County Armagh last night.
The 26-year-old man was at his home in the Forest Park area of Dromintee when he was dragged away by a gang of six hooded men at around 10.40pm.
He was then beaten with nail-studded sticks and suffered two broken legs and a broken hand. He was dumped about an hour later in Jonesboro.
Meanwhile, a 22-year-old man was shot in a paramilitary style attack in Monkstown around midday yesterday.
The victim was bundled into a white van by two masked men at shops in the Greenisland area.
He was then driven to an area at the back of shops in Monkstown where he sustained a gunshot wound to his right calf.
(AMcE)
The 26-year-old man was at his home in the Forest Park area of Dromintee when he was dragged away by a gang of six hooded men at around 10.40pm.
He was then beaten with nail-studded sticks and suffered two broken legs and a broken hand. He was dumped about an hour later in Jonesboro.
Meanwhile, a 22-year-old man was shot in a paramilitary style attack in Monkstown around midday yesterday.
The victim was bundled into a white van by two masked men at shops in the Greenisland area.
He was then driven to an area at the back of shops in Monkstown where he sustained a gunshot wound to his right calf.
(AMcE)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
31 March 2003
Co Fermanagh man suffers broken nose in robbery
A Co Fermanagh man has suffered a broken nose after being assaulted by two men at his home in Enniskillen. The 65-year-old man was confronted by two men who forced their way into his home on Sunday. They then assaulted him before robbing his home. It is understood that a sum of money was taken during the robbery.
Co Fermanagh man suffers broken nose in robbery
A Co Fermanagh man has suffered a broken nose after being assaulted by two men at his home in Enniskillen. The 65-year-old man was confronted by two men who forced their way into his home on Sunday. They then assaulted him before robbing his home. It is understood that a sum of money was taken during the robbery.
09 May 2012
Man Arrested Over Assault On Pensioner
A man has been arrested following an assault on a 72-year-old at his home on the Doagh Road are of Newtownabbey on Saturday. The elderly man received a suspected broken ankle and cuts to his face in the attack. The 20-year-old remains in custody for questioning.
Man Arrested Over Assault On Pensioner
A man has been arrested following an assault on a 72-year-old at his home on the Doagh Road are of Newtownabbey on Saturday. The elderly man received a suspected broken ankle and cuts to his face in the attack. The 20-year-old remains in custody for questioning.
25 September 2019
'Brutal' Newtownabbey Attack Leaves Man Injured
A young man has suffered a suspected broken arm and leg following a paramilitary-style attack in Newtownabbey. Three men, one of whom was armed with a hammer, entered a house in the Derrycoole Park area of the Co Antrim town at around 9.30pm on Tuesday evening, 24 September.
'Brutal' Newtownabbey Attack Leaves Man Injured
A young man has suffered a suspected broken arm and leg following a paramilitary-style attack in Newtownabbey. Three men, one of whom was armed with a hammer, entered a house in the Derrycoole Park area of the Co Antrim town at around 9.30pm on Tuesday evening, 24 September.
02 June 2015
Two Injured In Newtownabbey Attack
Two men have been injured following an attack in Newtownabbey on Monday night. A group of men assaulted the two men in Braden Glen at around 10.30pm. One of the victims is believed to have a suspected broken arm and leg, while the other man suffered swelling to the side of his head and a cut on his nose.
Two Injured In Newtownabbey Attack
Two men have been injured following an attack in Newtownabbey on Monday night. A group of men assaulted the two men in Braden Glen at around 10.30pm. One of the victims is believed to have a suspected broken arm and leg, while the other man suffered swelling to the side of his head and a cut on his nose.
03 January 2017
Two Men Released Over Portrush Assault
Two men arrested over an assault at a house in Portrush on New Year's Day have been released on bail. The attack happened just before 3am in the Dhu Varren Park area. A 44-year-old man was left with a suspected broken arm and a 69-year-old male was treated in hospital for cuts to his head.
Two Men Released Over Portrush Assault
Two men arrested over an assault at a house in Portrush on New Year's Day have been released on bail. The attack happened just before 3am in the Dhu Varren Park area. A 44-year-old man was left with a suspected broken arm and a 69-year-old male was treated in hospital for cuts to his head.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
