Two Co Down residents have been hospitalised after one was grabbed by the throat and the other hit with a hurling stick during an armed burglary.
The incident happened on Monday evening in Crossgar, with police confirming a man in his 30s has been arrested.
PSNI Detective Sergeant James Johnston said: “Shortly after 7pm we received a report that two men had entered a property in the Killyleagh Street area of the town while the residents were asleep.
“One man armed with a Hurley bat grabbed one of the residents by the throat before striking the other with the weapon causing injuries to their head.
“They were taken to hospital for treatment.
“A short time later officers attended an address in Crossgar and arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
“He remains in police custody at this time.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have any information or footage that could assist with our investigation to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1452 09/12/24.”
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News Catch Up: Monday 9th December