Man attacked by men armed with an iron bar during burglary in Doagh

By Q Radio News

A man has sustained injuries to his face and ear after being attacked by two men in balaclavas in the early hours of this morning in his home in Doagh.

Police say the burglars entered his home on the Burn Road at around 4:30 before beating him with an iron bar in his room and stealing a gold chain from around his neck.

Sergeant Gage said:

“Shortly before 4.30am, it was reported that two men wearing balaclavas entered a house in the area and attacked the male occupant whilst he was in his bedroom, striking him with an iron bar.

PSNI: A man has sustained injuries to his face and ear after being attacked by two men in balaclavas this morning in Doagh.

Police say the burglars entered his home on the Burn Road at around 4:30 before beating him with an iron bar and stealing a gold chain around his neck. pic.twitter.com/NivbfGBYRD

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"They then took a gold chain from the occupant’s neck and made off from the property on foot.

“The householder sustained injuries to his face and ear.

“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information which could assist, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 176 of 06/12/21.”

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