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Man Shot, Beaten in Ballymoney Home Invasion
27 Oct
Summary
- Four masked men stormed a house in County Antrim early Tuesday.
- A man sustained gunshot and assault injuries, requiring hospital care.
- The assailants escaped in a vehicle later found destroyed.
An alarming home invasion occurred in Ballymoney, County Antrim, in the early hours of Tuesday. Shortly after 00:30 GMT, four masked individuals forced their way into a property on Stratham View.
During the intrusion, one of the men was shot in the leg and also assaulted with iron bars, sustaining injuries to his head and arms. He was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment. Three other residents present at the time escaped physical harm but were left deeply shaken.
The perpetrators fled the scene in a Toyota Yaris. Police later located the vehicle abandoned and fully burnt out on Burnquarter Road. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is currently investigating the incident and appealing for any witnesses who may have information.
