01/10/2007

Man Attacked With Iron Bars

A gang armed with iron bars has attacked a man in the Moss Side area of Coleraine.

The man in his 60's was attacked after he answered a knock at the door at 8.50pm on Saturday evening.

Beaten about the body and legs, he was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

A motive for the attack has not been established.

Police have appealed for information.

(SP)

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