05/06/2018

Men Armed With Machetes Break Into House In Newry

A teenager has been injured after men armed with machetes broke into a house in Newry.

The incident happened in the Talbot Street area at around 2am on Tuesday, 05 June.

A 17-year-old boy is receiving hospital treatment after he sustained injuries to his nose and cuts to his arms and leg.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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