Northern Ireland

Man treated in hospital after being struck on the head during armed robbery in Co Antrim

The PSNI said a security alert in Co Fermanagh has ended
Police are investigating a robbery in the Lisnevenagh Road area of Ballymena on Wednesday. PICTURE: NIALL CARSON (Niall Carson/PA)

A man in his 60s has been treated in hospital after being struck on the head during an armed robbery in Ballymena.

Two men entered the yard of a property in the Lisnevenagh Road area of the town shortly before 9pm on Wednesday.

The victim was assaulted and struck on the head with an object, before a sum of money was taken.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The man was taken to hospital following the incident for his injuries.

“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 416 08/02/24.”