2 held after man ‘beaten in burglary’

“ TWO people have been arrested after a man sustained “lacerations to the head” in an alleged attack.

It happened in a flat in Burney’s Mews in Glengormley, just outside North Belfast, at around 7.30pm on Friday.

A 21-year-old woman and 33-year-old man were detained on Saturday night on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

A PSNI spokesman said: “A 25-year-old sustained lacerations to his head and a suspected fractured wrist when he was assaulted by two males and a female who forced their way into his flat.

“It is believed the suspects made off in a redcoloured Ford Focus following the incident.

“Det Sgt Coulter continues to appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Antrim on 101.”

Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.