A man is in hospital after being shot in the leg during an attack by four masked men at a house in County Antrim.

The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 GMT on Tuesday at a property in Stratham View, Dervock, near Ballymoney. Police said four masked men, one armed with a handgun and the others carrying iron bars, entered the house.

The victim was struck on the head and arms with the iron bars before being shot in the leg. Three other people who were in the house at the time were physically uninjured but left badly shaken.

The attackers fled in a Toyota Yaris, which was later found burnt out on Burnquarter Road.

Police and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene, and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Inspector Ballentine of the Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed the circumstances and appealed for information. Detectives are asking anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Stratham View area or who has CCTV, doorbell, or other footage to come forward.

Witnesses can contact police quoting reference 21 of 27/10/26 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.