A man in his 20s was injured after being assaulted by a gang of masked men armed with baseball bats while out walking in Coleraine.
The man made his way to a nearby property and was taken to hospital for injuries to his legs and arms. Police are treating this as a paramilitary style assault.
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of the assault in the Glenvara Drive area last night (Sunday 19 April).
Detective Inspector McKenna said sometime between 7:30pm and 8pm, it was reported that a number of men assaulted a man in his 20s who was out walking.
“This was a brutal attack for which there is no justification. There is no place for attacks such as this in our society,” he said.
Police are appealing for information.
“Our enquiries are at an early stage, however, we are treating this as a paramilitary-style attack and I want to appeal to anyone who has information which may assist our investigation to pick up the phone and tell us what you know.
“If you have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1518 19/04/20. 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,” added Detective Inspector McKenna.