A MAN has suffered a suspected broken arm and leg in a paramilitary-style attack in Newtownabbey.
Police received a report that three men had entered a house in the Kilcoole area at about 9.30pm on Tuesday September 24.
One of the men was armed with a hammer and assaulted the male occupant, striking him several times in the arm and leg.
The 25-year-old victim is believed to have suffered a suspected broken arm and leg and was left badly shaken.
"This was a brutal attack on a young man in his home. Nothing gives people the right to violate the human rights of others, and their actions should be condemned by all," Detective Sergeant Colin Gray said.
"Those who are involved in this type of attack do not represent the interests of any community, nor do they contribute anything to it. They do it to try and exert influence or gain control."
Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses to contact them.
