A man was injured after being assaulted when two men forced their way into a house in Ballymena.
The aggravated burglary happened yesterday (Tuesday 4 May) evening at around 6pm at Princess Street.
Detective Sergeant Lenaghan said one of the men punched the occupant in the face, and the second man struck him on the body with a silver baseball bat.
“The occupant received medical attention for his injuries but fortunately did not have to be taken to hospital.
“Damage was also caused to a TV during the incident,” he said.
One of the men is described as being approximately 6 ft 1” to 6 ft 2” tall, around 30 years of age, of stocky build and clean shaven. He was dressed in a dark coloured baseball cap and an Adidas tracksuit.
The second man is described as being approximately 5 ft 7” to 5 ft 8 “ tall, around 18 or 19 years of age, and of slim build. He had dirty fair hair which appeared to be shaved at the sides and back, and was dressed in a dark red zipped hoody and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Both men were reported to speak with local accents.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1834 of 04/05/21,” added Detective Sergeant Lenaghan.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.