Carrickfergus: man sustains multiple injuries after attack by masked gang
Occupant of house was dragged out and assaulted with a number of weapons
Last updated 12th Apr 2024
A man has been dragged out a house by masked men in Carrickfergus and attacked with a number of weapons.
Police probing the assault and aggravated burglary which took place yesterday in the Salia Avenue area said the victim, in his 30s, sustained multiple injuries.
He was taken to hospital but the PSNI said the injuries were not believed to be life threating.
Detective Inspector Lyttle said: “Shortly before 10pm, police received a report that a number of masked men, wearing dark coloured clothing, forced their way into a house in the Salia Avenue area and dragged the male occupant outside, where they assaulted him with a number of weapons.
“The suspects then made off from the scene on foot.
“An investigation into this incident is ongoing, and we are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or who may have any information which may assist us.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1977 of 11/04/24.
“A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/”