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Men assaulted by group 'armed with a baseball bat and crowbar' in Newry

A man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after two men were assaulted by a group armed with weapons.

Police are appealing for information following the incident which took place shortly after 11am on Sunday, April 23, in the Cleary Crescent area of Newry, Co Down.

It was reported that a group of males assaulted two men in their 20s and were believed to be armed with a baseball bat and a crowbar.

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They then left the area in a dark green BMW car following the attack.

One of the victims was taken to hospital following the incident with a suspected broken ankle.

Two men have since attended a voluntary interview in relation to the investigation which remains ongoing.

Detective Constable McGaffin said: “Shortly after 11am, it was reported that a number of males assaulted two men in their 20s outside a house in the area. It is believed that a baseball bat and a crowbar were used during the assault.

"One of the men was taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle. The men then made off in a dark green BMW car following the incident.

“Two men attended for voluntary interview in relation to the investigation, which remains ongoing.

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information, or who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the assault to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 690 23/04/23.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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