Woman assaulted with bat after masked men enter Co Antrim home

Friday 23 October 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was reportedly assaulted with a bat when a group of masked men entered a house in Newtownabbey on Thursday night (22 October).

The incident happened in the Carnreagh Bend area shortly before 10.30pm, with officers remaining at the scene as enquiries continue.

Masked men enter property

According to police, a number of masked men entered the house before one of them damaged a television and a window and assaulted the female occupant.

A Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said:

“Shortly before 10.30pm, it was reported that a number of masked men entered a house in the Carnreagh Bend area.

“It was reported that one of the men caused damage to a television and a window, before assaulting the female occupant with a bat.”

Police appeal for information

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information that could assist their investigation to come forward.

The spokesperson added:

“Police remain at the scene, conducting enquiries, and would appeal to anyone who may have any information which might assist to get in touch via 101, and quote reference number 1779 of 22/10/26.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference 1779 of 22/10/26.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

Police enquiries into the reported assault are continuing.