A man in his 30s has been hospitalised after he was attacked by three masked men armed with a hammer.
Police say they received a report of an aggravated burglary at a house on Brook Street, Ahoghill on Thursday night, May 3 at 11pm.
The man who was in the house alone at the time, suffered injuries to his head and body and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The masked men made off from the scene in a dark coloured car that was driven by a fourth person.
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Detective Sergeant Leighanne Robinson is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives at Ballymena on 101, quoting reference 1540 02/05/19.
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.
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