Northern Ireland

Man found with arms bound after attack by masked men

Police are appealing for information following incident in Coleraine

A man has been arrested
Police are investigating after an injured man was found with his arms bound in Coleraine. (Niall Carson/PA)

An injured man has been found in Coleraine with his arms bound after an assault by masked men.

Police have launched an investigation after a report was made of an injured man with his arms bound in Coleraine’s Bushmills Road area shortly before 3.40am on Saturday.

A PSNI spokesperson said it was reported the male had been assaulted by three masked men and had injuries to his face and chest.

”Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, including dash-cam or other footage, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 290 of 3/8/24,” the spokesperson said.