Carrickfergus teen seriously injured after baseball bat and hammer attack

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Monday, 30 July 2018 16:20

By Adam Evans

A teenager is being treated for serious injuries in hospital after he was attacked with baseball bats and a hammer in Carrickfergus.

The 19-year-old was targetted at around 10pm last night when a group of masked men forced their way into a house on Whinfield Walk.

No-one has been arrested.

PSNI Detective Inspector Lyle said: "It was reported that at around 10pm a number of masked men forced their way into a house in the area and assaulted the 19 year old male occupant with baseball bats and a hammer.

"The victim has sustained a number of serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

"I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Ballymena on 101 quoting reference 1427 29/07/18.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."