POLICE have reported that a man in Newry was pursued by drivers after escaping an attack by an armed gang.
A police spokesperson said the incident took place in the Parkview Close area of Newry on Monday evening.
“Shortly before 8:30pm, it was reported to police that a number of males entered a property in the area and a man in his 30s who was inside the premises, was assaulted during the incident," they said.
"It is believed that one of the men was armed with a crowbar and another of the men was armed with a knife.
"As the male occupant tried to get away in a red KIA Sportage car, it is believed the suspects followed after him in two vehicles, a black coloured Audi and a Silver Honda CRV vehicle. It is believed that the suspect vehicles made off southbound following the incident."
Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances, with anyone with relevant information asked to call 101, quoting reference 1965 for July 3.
