Teenager attacked with metal bars in his home

A teenage boy required hospital treatment for leg injuries after being attacked in his home by a group of men armed with baseball bats and metal bars.

Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information following the assault on the 19-year-old in the Queens Avenue area of Newtownabbey on Friday night.

A police spokeswoman said four men, three of which were armed with baseball bats or metal bars, entered the property at 9.50pm.

Detective Constable Jennifer Torrance said: "Police would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this assault to contact Police at Antrim on the non-emergency number 101.

“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”