Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary in Newtownards that left a man with significant head injuries.

The incident was reported around 11:25pm on Monday, 15th June. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland responded to a property on Greenwell Street, where a man was attacked while in bed.

The victim told police he was awoken by someone striking him on the head multiple times. He was treated at the scene by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and taken to hospital for further treatment.

Police have described the attack as an aggravated burglary and are appealing for witnesses. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Greenwell Street area at the time and may have seen anything suspicious, or who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1845 of 15/06/26. Reports can also be submitted online via the PSNI’s non-emergency reporting form. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.