Man attacked by gang with hammers in Co Down

A man (29) has been injured in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Down that happened shortly after midnight in Killyleagh.

A man (29) has been injured in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Down that happened shortly after midnight in Killyleagh.

Four masked men entered the man’s house at Castle View and beat the victim with hammers and batons.

A fifth man put a gun to the victim’s head and is believed to have warned him to leave the village.

The victim was taken to hospital where he was treated for a broken finger on his left hand, a cut on his right arm and bruises to his ankles.