A man in his 30s sustained face and leg fractures after being assaulted by a gang of masked men armed with baseball bats in Carrickfergus.
Detectives are appealing for information following the assault which happened in the Cherry Walk area on Saturday evening (October 2).
It was reported to police at around 10:50pm.
Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: “This was a particularly vicious attack as the men repeatedly hit the victim with the bats around the head, legs and chest. He was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries which includes possible fractures to his face and legs.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed this assault, or has information they think could assist this investigation, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1972- 02/10/21.”
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.