Gang attacks man in bed in Co Armagh home

Police are investigating an attack in Lurgan, Co Armagh, last night in which a man (52) was injured.

Police are investigating an attack in Lurgan, Co Armagh, last night in which a man (52) was injured.

A number of men are understood to have entered the man's home and attacked him while he was in bed.

The assault happened at Lough Road in the town at 12.30am. It is understood the man was beaten about the head and stabbed in stomach with a bottle.

Police say his injuries are not life threatening.

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