Police seek public help after man injured in ‘savage’ attack

Police have appealed for help in the search for three men who carried out a “savage” attack on a man in north Antrim.
By Mark Rainey
Published 27th Dec 2020, 10:55 GMT
Police are appealing for information.Police are appealing for information.
Police are appealing for information.

Detectives said the assault took place when the masked men forced their way into a property on the Moyan Road in Dunloy around 10.50pm on Christmas Eve.

The victim was treated in hospital for injures.

Detective Inspector McKenna said: “This was a savage assault during which the victim was cable tied and assaulted. He was punched around the face and head and left with cuts and bruises to his body and an eye injury.

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“This was a brutal attack, which was terrifying for the victim, and happened on Christmas Eve, a time when people should be relaxing and looking forward to Christmas Day.”

D/I McKenna added: “Our enquiries into this attack, what exactly happened and a motive for it are continuing. In the meantime, we’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between 10.30pm and 10.45pm to get in touch with us.

“We’re also urging anyone who knows anything about this vicious crime to call 101 and quote reference number 1948 of 24/12/20.”

A report can also be made online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/