Man struck by car in suspected murder bid

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously assaulted and struck by a car in Armoy.

The 48 year old was attacked outside a pub on the Main Street in the early hours of Sunday August 18. The PSNI reported that a car then stuck the injured man, after being deliberately driven up onto the footpath.

It’s understood a number of bystanders were also assaulted by the four suspects before they fled the area in the vehicle.

The car was subsequently located on the Coolkeeran Road, Ballymoney, at around 2.20am. Police searched the area and the males were found hiding in nearby gardens and were arrested.

Detective Sergeant Wallace said: “This was a vicious and violent attack and the victim has been left with some serious injuries, including some to his head and face. I am appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have captured footage, whether on dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone, to get in touch with us by calling 101, quoting reference 115 18/08/19."