07/10/2015

Man Attacked With Iron Bars During Aggravated Burglary

A man has been injured after being attacked with iron bars at his home in County Antrim in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The aggravated burglary occurred in the Ballyvannon Road area in Glenavy shortly after 4am.

The victim needed to be treated in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police believe the incident is linked after a car was discovered burnt out in the Lurgan Road area.

The car was a black Renault Clio which had earlier been stolen from a house in the Dunmurry area.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

19 September 2018
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
20 March 2024
PSNI Advises Keyless Car Owners To Ensure Their Vehicles Safety
Following the theft of a BMW in Armagh in the early hours of Tuesday, 19 March, the PSNI have issued advice to owners of keyless cars on the steps they can take to ensure their vehicles safety.
20 September 2018
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
06 March 2024
Man Arrested For Headbutting Female Police Officer
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Newry for assaulting a police officer. While responding to a domestic related report, a local female officer was headbutted to the head, which caused swelling and bruising. The officer was seen by medical staff and her injuries were not more serious and she felt well enough to remain on duty.