Co Down: Two men and women suffer head injuries in 'terrifying ordeal' after 'altercation'

Police say they are investigating after reports of armed men entering a house in Co Down, leaving three people needing hospital treatment.

Monday 13 May 2024 00:43, UK

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Two men and a women suffered a "terrifying ordeal" in Northern Ireland when armed men entered a home on Saturday night, police have said.

Officers said the trio are recovering from head injuries after reports of an "altercation" in a residential street in Newtownards, in Co Down.

"Police received a report at approximately 10.25pm on Saturday evening of an altercation in the Meadow Close area," a spokesperson said.

"It was alleged a number of men, who were armed with weapons, entered the garden of a property and assaulted two men and a woman."

All three needed hospital treatment for their injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.

"This a terrifying ordeal for those involved," the spokesperson added.

The police investigation is "under way", they said, to figure out exactly what happened, a motive, and who was involved.

As part of their investigation, police are urging any witnesses to come forward and speak to officers.

"I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation or has CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1927 11/05/24," they said.

They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who noticed "suspicious activity" in and around Meadow Close between 10pm and 10.20pm.

Co Down: Two men and women suffer head injuries in 'terrifying ordeal' after 'altercation'

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