Man beaten by gang armed with bats

A man is in hospital after being assaulted by a group of men armed with baseball bats in Carrickfergus in what police are describing as a “vicious attack”.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Oct 2021, 14:00 BST

Officers are appealing for information after the man, in his 30s, was attacked in the Cherry Walk area of the Co Antrim town on Saturday at about 10.50pm.

He was taken to hospital for his injuries, which may include possible fractures to his face and legs.

Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: “This was a particularly vicious attack as the men repeatedly hit the victim with the bats around the head, legs and chest. He was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries which includes possible fractures to his face and legs.”

The police officer added: “We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed this assault, or has information they think could assist this investigation, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1972- 02/10/21.”