Loyalist paramilitary gang attack man with hammers and guns in Bangor, Co Down.

Four men broke into a property on Railway Street in Bangor just before 4am on Friday.

                           PSNI/RUC

               September 30th, 2022. 

The intruders trashed the inside and assaulted the male occupant.

Police are appealing for information.

PSNI detective sergeant Shivers said: “Shortly before 4am, it was reported that four men, armed with hammers and handguns, gained entry to a property at Railway Street.

“They reportedly trashed the inside of it, and assaulted a male occupant.

“The suspects were said to be wearing dark coloured clothing and masks, and are believed to have made off on foot following the incident.

“Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity, or who may have any information which could assist us, to get in touch.

“Please call 101 and quote reference number 192 of 30/09/22.”

With many thanks to the: Belfast Telegraph and Brett Campbell for the original publication. 

Follow these links to find out more on this story: OPEN YOUR EYES: Are loyalist paramilitaries mainly the UVF to blame for flooding the streets of Belfast with their drugs?

First two loyalists arrested under the Terrorism Act after searches in Larne and Ballyclare

Man attacked by gang armed with hammers and guns in Co Down