16/10/2015

Masked Men Attack Man With Baseball Bats In Co Antrim

A group of masked men have attacked a man with baseball bats in Cullybackey, Co Antrim.

The assault occurred in the Monkstown Grove area at around 11pm on Thursday.

It was reported that the victim, believed to be in his 20s, was attacked by a number of males wearing balaclavas and carrying baseball bats.

He sustained injuries to his hands, head and body and is currently being treated in hospital.

Chief Inspector Stephen McCauley is appealing for information and would ask anyone who witnessed this incident the incident or who has any information to contact police in Ballymena on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(CD/MH)

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