Detectives are appealing for information following a violent aggravated burglary in Draperstown on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. in the Glenelly Villas area when two men forcibly entered a property. One of the intruders was reportedly armed with wooden bats.
During the break-in, a male occupant in his 20s was violently assaulted, resulting in serious injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He sustained multiple cracked teeth and a laceration to the left side of his lip, highlighting the severity of the attack.