'The man had also reportedly been tied up during the incident'
Police are investigating reports a man and a woman were involved in the vicious assault in Ballyclare, Co Antrim.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the PSNI said detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Hillhead Road area of Ballyclare in the early hours of this morning, Sunday August 20.Detective Inspector Lavery said: “A report was received at around 2.25am that a man and a woman had entered a house armed with a hatchet and assaulted the male occupant.
“The man had also reportedly been tied up during the incident. He sustained injuries to his head and face, and was almost rendered unconscious by the suspects, who then left the property on foot.Detective Inspector Lavery added: “This was a brutal attack, and whilst the injuries inflicted on the victim are not believed to be life threatening at this time, you can imagine the resulting trauma this incident may have on him.
“As we continue with our enquiries, I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have seen any suspicious activity, or who may have any information which might assist us, to get in touch.The police added that people can also submit a report online using their non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or do so anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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