Man attacked by gang in Antrim attack

A man (21) has been taken to hospital after he was attacked by a gang in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

A man (21) has been taken to hospital after he was attacked by a gang in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

It is believed the man was attacked on Tuesday at 9.20pm by up to 10 men, some of whom were armed with hammers, in the Rathcoole Estate.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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