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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the assault of a man in his bedroom in the Edencrieve area of Newry. The man was hospitalised after two men described as in their early 20's attacked him.
Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police received a report on Friday, 7 February at approximately 9.10pm of an assault inside a house in the Edencrieve area of the city.
“On officers’ arrival a man aged in his 40s was located with injuries to his upper body, and a serious laceration to his foot.
“It was reported he was confronted in the property by two unknown men who entered his bedroom, and subsequently attacked him with a long blunt object."
DS Stewart continued “The suspects fled downstairs and out the back of the house on foot. They are described as being aged in their early 20s, of slim build and were wearing dark-clothing with snoods.
“Medical treatment was provided to the man for his injuries, and he was taken onward to hospital by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service."
Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area. You can phone them on 101, quoting reference number 1728 07/02/25.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Speaking after the incident Newry City Councillor Aidan Mather’s said: “This is an extremely worrying incident and it has caused great fear amongst the local community. We send our best wishes to the man injured and we hope he makes a full recovery from the trauma inflicted on him by these thugs.
“Anyone who may have noticed recent suspicious activity in the area should make it known to the police. These criminals are motivated by greed and care nothing about the damage they inflict”.
