Man found 'nailed' to fence in Co Antrim
Police say shortly after midnight, it was reported that a man had been discovered with a nail through each hand.
Last updated 5th May 2024
A man in his 20s is in hospital for injuries to his hands and nose after being found 'nailed' to a fence in Bushmills.
Police say shortly after midnight, it was reported that a man had been discovered with a nail through each hand.
In the public car park near Dundarave Park, two vans including one belonging to the injured man were set on fire. Emergency services attended, and extensive damage was caused to both vehicles.
Police are linking graffiti found nearby to the assault and arson and they are describing the attack as sinister.
A police spokesperson said: “This was a sinister attack which has left this man with potentially life-changing injuries. Everyone has the right to live their life free from the threat of violence and this brutal attack by people who violate the human rights of others must be universally condemned.
"We live in a democratic society where there is no justification for this. Those responsible brutalise their own communities and control others through intimidation and violence.
“This happened in a residential area with a number of holiday lets which would be busy during this bank holiday weekend and we are asking anyone who noticed anything or who may have dashcam footage to contact us urgently on 101 or confidently to Crimestoppers."
Police enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who has information to contact them.
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/