Police appeal after man is assaulted in Antrim

A man was assaulted and robbed in Antrim town during the early hours of Monday morning.

The 26-year old was walking in an alleyway adjacent to Seacash Drive just before 4 o'clock when he was approached by two men.

The men punched and kicked him, stole his phone and bank card and attempted to withdraw money from a nearby ATM.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "The victim was able to make off from his attackers and contact police.

"The suspects are both described as being in their 20s and slim. One was wearing a black body-warmer and had a tattoo on his left hand. The other was wearing a black jacket and flip flops.

"Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 341 18/03/24. You can submit information online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."