Detectives in Ballymena are investigating the report of a serious assault in the Larne Road area of the town on Friday 6th September.
A report was received by police at around 10pm on Friday night that a man, aged in his 50’s, had been assaulted by a number of males and sustained deep lacerations to both cheeks and a suspected broken leg.
Officers attended and following a number of enquiries conducted a search of flats on the Larne Road.
Four men were subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and are all currently in custody assisting with police enquiries.
The injured man remains in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.
Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call detectives at Ballymena on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1750 06/09/24, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.