Two men have been arrested after a man was allegedly attacked with a hatchet during a break-in in Co Tyrone in the early hours of Friday morning.
The man was taken to hospital after sustaining a head wound and cuts to his hands, knees and feet during the alleged incident, according to police.
The incident is reported to have taken place in the Springdale area of Dungannon shortly after 3am.
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One man in his 20s and another in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.
A hurling stick and a knife are also reported to have been used during the attack.
“Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary which took place in the Springdale area of Dungannon in the early hours of this morning, Friday 18th March,” a police spokesperson said.
Detective Sergeant Crawford said: “Shortly before 3.20am, it was reported that two men, armed with a hurling stick, a knife and a hatchett, gained entry to a property.
“They smashed windows and assaulted the male householder. He sustained a head wound during the incident, as well as cuts to his hands, knees and feet, and was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.
“His injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
“A man in his 20s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon, and remain in police custody at this time.
“We are appealing to anyone with any information about the incident, or who can help us with our enquiries, to contact 101, quoting reference number 321 of 18/03/22.”
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