03/01/2017

Two Men Released Over Portrush Assault

Two men arrested over an assault at a house in Portrush on New Year's Day have been released on bail.

The attack happened just before 3am in the Dhu Varren Park area.

A 44-year-old man was left with a suspected broken arm and a 69-year-old male was treated in hospital for cuts to his head.

A group of men smashed the windows of a car and damaged the windows of a house.

The men have been released pending further enquiries.

(CD/LM)


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