24/04/2019

Pair Assaulted By Masked Gang In Larne

A man and woman have been attacked by a masked gang during an aggravated burglary in Larne this morning.

Detectives said men entered a house in Wellington Green at around 5am on Wednesday 24 April, wielding pick axe handles and a sledgehammer.

A man in his 30s was injured while a woman, also aged in her 30s, was assaulted but not injured.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the incident. Details can be passed by calling the non-emergency line 101 quoting reference 157 24/04/19.



(JG/CM)

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