A man has been left with head and facial injuries after masked men attacked him in a house in Coleraine yesterday afternoon (Thursday), according to police.
Police say the two masked men entered a property in the Drumtarsey area and assaulted the man at around 2pm.
They say that one of the men reportedly had a suspected firearm.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.
Police have arrested two men aged 35 and 43 following the report of the aggravated burglary. Both men remain in custody assisting officers with their enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Wallace said their enquiries are continuing into this incident.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Drumtarsey area on Thursday afternoon, or anyone who has any information which could assist our investigation to contact detectives at Coleraine on 101 quoting reference number 757 22/11/18. “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 the Detective Sergeant.