‘Gang assault’ at Maine Park probed

Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspected assault by a number of men in the Maine Park Area of Ballymena on Thursday 18 April 2013 at around 11pm.

The injured person reported that a car pulled up, four men got out and kicked and punched him repeatedly. The man received severe facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Ballymena police would ask that anyone who witnessed the assault or who has any information contact them on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the independent Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.