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A man's been attacked with a bat during an aggravated burglary in Banbridge.
It happened in the Millvale Close area at around 2 this morning.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to a cut to the head.
Detective Sergeant Wilson said:
“It’s reported that the male occupant was assaulted by an intruder, who attacked him with a bat, at around 2am on Sunday.
“The man sustained a cut to the side of his head and was taken to hospital for treatment to his injury.
“We are appealing to anyone with information, or who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area around that time, to contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 800 of 05/05/19.”
Alternatively, information can 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.
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