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18/05/2015
Man Seriously Assaulted In Co Antrim
A man has been seriously assaulted by a number of masked men in Co Antrim.
The incident occurred on 17 May at approximately 11.30pm in Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead.
It is understood the attackers dragged the 20-year-old male from his flat into a communal hallway.
The victim was then assaulted with hammers and a hatchet.
The man suffered head injuries and puncture wounds to his arms and legs.
He was taken to hospital to receive treatment for his wounds.
Police are appealing for information.
(LM/CD)
The incident occurred on 17 May at approximately 11.30pm in Adelaide Avenue, Whitehead.
It is understood the attackers dragged the 20-year-old male from his flat into a communal hallway.
The victim was then assaulted with hammers and a hatchet.
The man suffered head injuries and puncture wounds to his arms and legs.
He was taken to hospital to receive treatment for his wounds.
Police are appealing for information.
(LM/CD)
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