"This was a ferocious and inhuman attack''
A Woman and two-children have reportedly been left 'traumatised' after bearing witness to an 'inhuman' attack on a man in Co. Antrim.
Police say the man was targeted with bats and pick-axe handles during a burglary by masked men at a house in St John's Place in Larne during the early hours of Monday.
A PSNI detective said: "This was a ferocious and inhuman attack in front of a woman and two young children who are left traumatised.
"We believe at this time that the men left the area in a vehicle following the attack."
"Our inquiries are at an early stage and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or any suspicious activity in the area, or who has any information which could assist us with our inquiries to contact detectives."
