Detectives in Ballymena have made two arrests after they received a report that a man had been assaulted at 6.15am this morning, Tuesday 29th October.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Criminal Investigations Department said:
"The injured man, aged in his 20s, reported that he had been attacked at a residential property in the Orkney Drive area of the town.
“He sustained injuries to his face, abdomen and leg, which at this stage are not thought to be serious.”
Detective Inspector Lenaghan continued:
"Shortly afterwards, a 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
"A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of Class B controlled drugs and possession of fireworks.
"Both men remain in custody at this time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have information which could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 174 of 29/10/24."Alternatively, you can make a report online at psni.police.uk/report. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org"