11/12/2006
Two due in court over Ballymena assault
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault in County Antrim at the weekend.
The incident happened in the Granville Drive area of Ballymena shortly before 4am on Sunday, when up to six youths attacked a 17-year-old male.
The victim sustained injuries to his head and one of his hands during the incident, however they are not believed to be life threatening.
Detectives believe that the attack had a sectarian motive.
Police investigating the attack have arrested two 17-year-old males, who are due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court later today.
(EF)
The incident happened in the Granville Drive area of Ballymena shortly before 4am on Sunday, when up to six youths attacked a 17-year-old male.
The victim sustained injuries to his head and one of his hands during the incident, however they are not believed to be life threatening.
Detectives believe that the attack had a sectarian motive.
Police investigating the attack have arrested two 17-year-old males, who are due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court later today.
(EF)
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