A man was injured after a gang armed with a samurai sword, sticks and bats confronted him in his Randalstown home.
A scuffle ensued between the suspects and the man at the property in Mill View, resulting in injuries to his hand and back. The suspects then fled.
A man, aged 27, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
A woman and another man who were in the house at the time were uninjured.
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of the aggravated burglary last night (Tuesday, 7 January).
Detective Sergeant Lyttle said shortly before 7:20pm, police received a report that three vehicles had pulled up outside a house.
“A number of men, reported to have had their faces partially covered, entered the house. One of them was reported to be armed with a samurai sword, while others had what was described as sticks or bats.
“Once inside the property, a scuffle ensued between the suspects and a male occupant who sustained injuries to his hand and back. The suspects then fled,” he said.
Damage was caused to the inside of the house during the incident and police are appealing for information.
“This was a frightening ordeal, and we are working to establish a motive for this attack.
“I want to appeal to anyone who may have been in the area, between 7:10pm and 7:20pm last night, and who saw any suspicious persons, or who saw three vehicles pull up outside a house in Mill View and who may have captured their movements on their dash cam, to get in touch with us.
“Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to call us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1652 of 07/01/20,” he added.
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.