‘Brutal assault’ on man in Glynn village

A report was made to police at around 11.30pm that approximately 10 minutes earlier two masked males had forced their way into a property at Glenvale Park in the Co Antrim village and assaulted a man, aged in his sixties, with a baseball bat.

The victim, who sustained injuries to his head, was able to get the men out of the property. However, once outside it was reported they attacked his vehicle, using the bat, before fleeing.

Detective Sergeant Lenaghan said: “This was a brutal assault. Enquiries are ongoing to establish what occurred, and a motive for the attack.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area last night and saw what occurred, or has information which may assist our investigation.

“We are also keen to hear from anyone who saw any vehicles being driven in a suspicious manner in the area last night, in particular, a silver-coloured Ford Transit van.

“If you can help, please call detectives on 101, and quote reference number 2470 of 24/06/20.”

Police added you can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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