20/06/2007

Family attacked with broken bottle

Detectives in Castlereagh are appealing for information following an attack on a family outside Carryduff.

A family-of-four had been travelling by car on the Hillsborough Road when two men assaulted them at around 9:00pm on Tuesday.

The mother was struck in the face with a broken bottle while the grandfather was struck in the back of the head.

A teenage son was also attacked on the back of the neck with the bottle.

All three received hospital treatment for their injuries.

Two men have been arrested and are currently helping police with their enquiries.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information to contact them on: 0845 600 8000 or alternatively phone the confidential Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.

(JM/KMcA)


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