Man has legs broken in Co Down beating

A man (42) has been injured in a "punishment" beating in Co Down.

A man (42) has been injured in a "punishment" beating in Co Down.

Two masked men forced their way in to the man's home in Beechfield Drive at around 9 p.m.

The victim sustained open fractures to his legs when he was beaten with pick axe handles in what police said was a "paramilitary-style" attack.

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