NI man escapes attackers only for them to catch him and subject him to 'vicious' assault

A man in Northern Ireland was subjected to a "vicious" attack after he attempted to run away from two men armed with an iron bar on Thursday.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 3rd Apr 2020, 11:08 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2020, 11:32 BST
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PSNI Detective Constable Kenny said it was down to luck the injuries sustained by the man in the attack were not more serious.

The alleged assault occurred in the Ballymote Park area of Downpatrick on Thursday evening.

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“It’s reported that a man, aged in his thirties, was approached by two males just before 5pm," said DC Kenny.

The man was set upon by two other men armed with an iron bar.The man was set upon by two other men armed with an iron bar.
The man was set upon by two other men armed with an iron bar.

“The victim tried to run away but, when the two caught up with him, was badly beaten. He was punched to the head and struck across the leg with an iron bar.

“This was a vicious attack, which has left a man badly shaken.

"It’s fortunate the injuries sustained are not more serious, as we could easily have been looking at a very different picture."

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DC Kenny added: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the Ballymote Park or Killough Road area and who may have witnessed the chase or assault to get in touch.

"We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have spotted a white vehicle, being driven in a suspicious manner, in that area in the early evening.

"Contact us on 101, quoting reference 1109 of 02/04/20.”

"Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

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