Three masked men with pickaxes damaged a car last night in Carrickfergus.
The driver of the vehicle was badly shaken but not injured and he managed to escape.
Detectives are appealing for information following the incident which happened last night (Tuesday 28t April) at around 5pm at Higgins Court.
Police say a black Volkswagen Passat was driving along the Larne Road area when another car blocked the vehicle at the junction with Higgins Court.
It was reported that three masked men armed with pickaxes got out of the car and attacked the Passat. Damage was caused to the rear window, rear driver’s side window, windscreen and one of the car’s tailgate light.
In a separate incident, shortly before 7:45pm, it was reported that four masked men armed with a baseball bat and a hammer gained entry to a property in the Blackthorn Park area.
Damage was caused to the inside of the property during the incident, but no one was believed to have been inside.
A short time later, one man aged 52 was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in relation to the incident. He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, police are investigating a link between these incidents.
Police are appealing to anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1243 28/04/20.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.