04/07/2022
Man Attacked With Hammer In Co Antrim
A man, aged in his 60's, has sustained injuries to his head and legs after being hit with a hammer during a house burglary in Co Antrim.
The incident occurred in Kilmakevit Crescent, Cullybackey, at around 7.25pm on Saturday.
A man gained entry to a house and struck the victim several times with a hammer before making off on foot "empty-handed", according to the police.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The suspect has been described as around 5ft 10inches tall, of medium build with fair hair.
He is believed to have been wearing a black bomber jacket, black tracksuit bottoms, a dark-coloured hat and a blue face mask.
The incident occurred in Kilmakevit Crescent, Cullybackey, at around 7.25pm on Saturday.
A man gained entry to a house and struck the victim several times with a hammer before making off on foot "empty-handed", according to the police.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The suspect has been described as around 5ft 10inches tall, of medium build with fair hair.
He is believed to have been wearing a black bomber jacket, black tracksuit bottoms, a dark-coloured hat and a blue face mask.
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