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Man beaten with baseball bat by masked thugs in Keady

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A man has been hospitalised after being beaten by masked thugs wielding a baseball bat in Keady.

Detectives are appealing for information in relation to the aggravated burglary in the early hours of this morning.

Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Shortly after 1am, it was reported that a number of men with their faces covered forced their way into a property in the Fairgreen Park area.

“The suspects one of whom was reported to have been carrying a baseball bat assaulted the male householder, leaving him with facial injuries, and bruising to his body. He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.

“An investigation has been launched, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information which might assist us, to get in touch. “The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 71 of 31/10/24.”

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