Man Beaten With Iron Bars and Shot in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
A man was taken to hospital after four masked men attacked him with iron bars and shot him in the leg at a house in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, early Tuesday, October 27.
Detective Inspector Ballentine said police received a report shortly after 12:30 a.m. that the men had entered a property in the Stratham View area. One carried a handgun, while the others were armed with iron bars.
The attackers struck the victim on the head and arms before shooting him. They fled in a Toyota Yaris, which was later found burnt out on Burnquarter Road.
Police and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service personnel attended, and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.
Three other people inside the house were uninjured but badly shaken.
Detectives appealed for witnesses and anyone with CCTV, doorbell or other relevant footage to contact police on 101, quoting reference 21 of 27/10/26. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
