Two men and a woman subjected to ‘terrifying ordeal’ in Co Down

Police said they are investigating a report that the trio were assaulted on Saturday night at a house in Newtownards.

“Police received a report at approximately 10.25pm on Saturday evening of an altercation in the Meadow Close area,” a spokesperson said.

“It was alleged a number of men, who were armed with weapons, entered the garden of a property and assaulted two men and a woman.

“They all sustained head injuries as a result of the attack and required hospital treatment. Thankfully, the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. However, this was a terrifying ordeal for those involved.

“Our investigation is now under way to determine exactly what happened, a motive, and who was involved.”