A man has suffered facial injuries and a suspected broken leg after a brutal assault in Co Antrim.
It happened in the Larne Road area of Ballymena last night.
Police were contacted at around 10pm with reports that a man, aged in his 50s, had been assaulted by a number of males.
He sustained deep cuts to both cheeks and a suspected broken leg.
Officers attended and searched flats on the Larne Road.
Four men were subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and are all currently in custody assisting with police enquiries.
The injured man remains in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.
Anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call detectives at Ballymena.