Police appeal for information after aggravated burglary in Co Antrim
- Love Ballymena
- Jan 2
- 2 min read
Detectives are appealing for information following a violent aggravated burglary at a residential property in Ballymoney late on Thursday night, 1 January.
Police were called to an address on Charlotte Street shortly after 11.40pm after reports that a number of men had forced entry to a home and assaulted the occupant.
The victim sustained serious injuries during the attack and was taken to hospital, where he remains under medical care.
Detective Inspector Ballentine said the incident involved a group of men entering the property and using unknown weapons during the assault.
“We received a report just after 11.40pm that a number of men had entered a residential property on Charlotte Street and attacked the occupant with unknown weapons,” he said.
“He sustained serious injuries including a number of suspected fractures and open wounds. He remains in hospital for treatment but, thankfully, the injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening at this time.”
The violent nature of the attack has caused concern within the local community, with police stressing the importance of public assistance in establishing exactly what happened in the area around the time of the incident.
Detectives are now appealing to anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Charlotte Street late on Thursday night or who noticed anything unusual before or after the attack.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area,” Detective Inspector Ballentine added.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1607 01/01/26.”
Members of the public can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at
