Man injured in baseball bat attack
A man suffered serious head injuries when he was struck with baseball bats and a pickaxe handle in Co Down.
The attack happened in Firmount Crescent, Holywood, at around 12.40am on Saturday morning after five men wearing balaclavas and dark clothing forced their way into the man’s property.
The victim, in his early 40s, who also suffered leg injuries, was taken to hospital.
Another man in the house was hit on the knee.
Detectives appealed for anybody with information to contact them.
They believe the attackers left the scene in a blue BMW.
DUP North Down MLA Alex Easton described the assault as “barbaric.”
“This has no place in a civilised society. There can never be justification for a violent attack with baseball bats and pick axe handles.”
“The PSNI will be given every support as they investigate this despicable crime.”
