20/11/2017

Armed Gang Attack Two Men In Co Antrim

Two men, aged 19 and 22, have been injured after being assaulted by a gang, armed with weapons including a meat cleaver, in Co Antrim.

The attack happened on the Antrim Road in Newtownabbey at around 2.15am on Sunday, 19 November.

One of the men sustained injuries to his head and needed staples and the other had to have stitches for a hand injury.

They also stole money from the victims.

One man was arrested, however he has been released on bail.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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