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Hammer Gang Raids Home, Man Injured in Antrim
10 Oct
Summary
- Man assaulted by masked group during aggravated burglary.
- Victim suffered leg, head, and back injuries.
- Two women in the house were unharmed but shaken.
An aggravated burglary in County Antrim resulted in a man being hospitalized. The incident occurred on Friday evening in the Princes Drive area of Newtownabbey. A group of masked men, reportedly armed with hammers, forcefully entered a residence by smashing the front door and window.
The male occupant, aged in his 30s, sustained injuries to his leg, head, and back during the assault. Fortunately, two women who were also inside the house at the time of the break-in escaped physical harm. However, they were left severely shaken by the ordeal.
Authorities are actively investigating the aggravated burglary and seeking information from the public. Anyone who witnessed the event or has any details that could assist the police investigation is urged to come forward.
