Police are investigating after a man is reported to have been attacked by three others with golf clubs in a Co Tyrone village.
The incident happened in Sion Mills, near Strabane, on Wednesday morning and police have described it as a 'savage attack. The victim sustained injuries to his face and head during the incident.
According to police , three men entered a property in the Primrose Park area at around 9am. The attack is said to have lasted for 15 minutes, with the victim later being treated by the ambulance service for his injuries.
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A police spokesperson said it was a 'terrifying ordeal' for the victim and appealed for anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward.
"Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in Sion Mills this morning, Wednesday, 6th July, during which a man was attacked and left injured," the PSNI said.
"The incident was reported to police shortly after 9.15am and involved three men who forced entry to an address in Primrose Park and attacked the male occupant with golf clubs. He sustained injuries to his face and head.
"The ordeal is reported to have lasted for approximately 15 minutes before the suspects fled. NIAS attended the scene to treat the victim and police remain in the area conducting enquiries."
Detective Inspector Finlay said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim in what appears to have been a savage attack.
“We're working to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive and we appeal to anyone who was in the area this morning, prior to or around 9am and saw anything suspicious to call us.
"We're also keen to hear from anyone who saw a grey-coloured Mercedes in the area around this time, or captured its movements on their dash cam.”
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