10/02/2006
Man assaulted in Ballymena attack
Police in Ballymena have appealed for information following an assault in the town last night.
The man was walking along the Broughshane Road, close to the rugby club, when the attack took place.
A van pulled up alongside the victim and bundled him inside, where he was then assaulted.
Detectives in Ballymena have asked for anyone who may have seen a dirty coloured Transit type van with two men onboard between the times of 10pm and 11pm, to contact them.
The van is also believed to have an MKZ or NKZ registration and a double ladder roof rack.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The man was walking along the Broughshane Road, close to the rugby club, when the attack took place.
A van pulled up alongside the victim and bundled him inside, where he was then assaulted.
Detectives in Ballymena have asked for anyone who may have seen a dirty coloured Transit type van with two men onboard between the times of 10pm and 11pm, to contact them.
The van is also believed to have an MKZ or NKZ registration and a double ladder roof rack.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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