A man suffered head injuries after being attacked by an assailant wearing a clown mask in Armagh on Tuesday night.
Detectives have this afternoon (Wednesday) appealed for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Castle Street area of the city.
At approximately 11pm, two men, one wearing a clown mask and the other a dark coloured mask, forced their way into the flat and assaulted the resident with what is believed to have been a stick.
The victim sustained injuries to their head during the attack.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with the investigation is asked to get in touch on 101 quoting reference 1540 of 13/08/24.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.