Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in the Mount Pleasant area of Bushmills. The incident occurred on Monday 2 March around 9.30pm.

A group of masked men forced entry into the property. One man inside managed to go upstairs without injury while the intruders searched that part of the house. A woman present was hit with a bat and fled to the garden. She received hospital treatment for injuries described as not serious.

The suspects left the scene on foot. Police aim to identify those involved and establish a motive.

Detective Inspector Hanbidge stated that officers seek CCTV, dash-cam or other footage from the area. Witnesses to suspicious activity are asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1750 02/03/26. Reports can also go to the PSNI online form or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.