By Q Radio news
A man in his 20's has been assaulted with sledgehammers during what police say was an aggravated burglary in Broughshane outside Ballymena.
Two men forced their way into a property in the Rocavan Meadows area in the early hours of this morning and left the victim with injuries to his ankle and face.
A report was made to police at around 2.10 am that a short time earlier that two males had forced their way into a property in the Rocavan Meadows and assaulted a man in his 20s with sledgehammers.
Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: “The victim suffered injuries to his ankle and face in what was a sustained and brutal assault.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish what occurred and a motive for the attack.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area last night and saw what occurred, or has information which may assist our investigation.
“If you can help us, please call detectives on 101, and quote reference number 218 of 28/06/20".
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