By Adam Evans
Three men have thrown petrol bombs at a man before attacking him with a metal pole in Ballymoney.
It happened near a petrol station by the Finvoy Road bonfire site yesterday afternoon.
The 20-year-old's been treated in hospital for minor injuries.
Inspector Colin Reeves said: "We need the local community to support and assist our enquiries by providing us with details of the people involved in this incident.
"We believe that three men got out of a silver coloured car around 4pm yesterday afternoon and each of them threw a petrol bomb at a hut close to a bonfire site on the Finvoy Road.
"While two failed to ignite, the other hit a 20 year old man and partially exploded. He was then also attacked by one of the assailants carrying a metal pole. The victim was treated in hospital for minor injuries to his legs and hand.
"We are appealing to anyone who saw what happened or has information that would help our investigation to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 890 of 10/6/17."
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