Man has arm broken after being attacked from behind during early hours assault in Antrim

A man sustained a broken arm and other injuries during a serious assault in Antrim.

Detectives are appealing for information following the incident in the town in the early hours of Thursday, December 18.

In a statement the PSNI said: “It was reported that a man, aged in his 30s, was attacked from behind as he walked along Greystone Link sometime between 11pm on Wednesday night and 1am on Thursday morning.

"As a result of the attack, the man sustained a broken arm, cuts to his face and head and bruising all over his body.

Police can be contacted on 101. Photo: PressEyeplaceholder image
Police can be contacted on 101. Photo: PressEye

"Detectives would ask anyone who has any information or who may have captured dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area which could help with their investigation, to call them in Antrim on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 61 18/12/25.”

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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