A man in his 20s with severe learning difficulties was kicked to the ground and had alcohol poured over him in a ‘shocking’ assault in Ballymena.
The man sustained injuries to his back and wrist as a result of the assault which was carried out by a group of youths outside a community centre at Raphael Way in the Gracehill/Galgorm area of the town on Friday (13 March) night.
Police say the man was outside the centre when two youths pushed him to the ground and began kicking him. The youths then poured alcohol over him as he lay on the ground before making off.
Police in Ballymena are investigating the incident which happened at around 7:30pm.
Inspector Ash said: “This was a shocking attack on a totally defenceless person and I would strongly urge anyone with any information about the incident to contact officers in Ballymena on 101 quoting reference number 1950 13/03/20.
“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,” he added.