Two men arrested after resident (20s) sustains injuries to his face, abdomen and leg in Ballymena attack
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences by police investigating an assault in Ballymena.
Police received a report that a man had been assaulted at 6.15am on Tuesday, October 29.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan, of the PSNI’s Criminal Investigations Department, said: "The injured man, aged in his 20s, reported that he had been attacked at a residential property in the Orkney Drive area of the town.
"He sustained injuries to his face, abdomen and leg, which at this stage are not thought to be serious."
Detective Inspector Lenaghan continued: "Shortly afterwards, a 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
"A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of Class B controlled drugs and possession of fireworks.
"Both men remain in custody at this time. Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have information which could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 174 of 29/10/24."