MAN BRUTALLY ASSAULTED BY LOYALIST PARAMILITARIES

UDA pictureLOYALIST paramilitaries are being blamed for a brutal attack last night – just weeks after their leadership said they were opposed to criminality.

A 39-year-old man was beaten by masked men armed with bats and a sledgehammer in Carrickfergus.

Police say four masked men forced their way into a house in the Rosebrook Avenue area around 9pm.

They then set about assaulting the man with bats and a sledgehammer.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

Detective Constable Michael Sweeney said: “I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area, or who knows anything about this incident, to contact detectives at Larne Police Station on the non emergency number 101.

“Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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