DETECTIVES are investigating after a 19-year-old was viciously beaten by a loyalist paramilitary gang in the northern outskirts of Belfast.

Four men, three of whom were armed with baseball bats or metal bars, entered the property in the Queens Avenue area of Glengormley around 9.50 pm last night, Friday, August 14.

Police said the victim sustained injuries to both of his legs and was taken to hospital.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Detectives have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on the 101 non-emergency number.