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Bushmills: Man nailed to fence in 'sinister attack' | Bushmills: Man nailed to fence in 'sinister attack' |
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The PSNI said a man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after he was nailed to a fence | The PSNI said a man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after he was nailed to a fence |
A man has been taken to hospital following a serious assault in a car park in Bushmills, County Antrim in the early hours of Sunday morning. | A man has been taken to hospital following a serious assault in a car park in Bushmills, County Antrim in the early hours of Sunday morning. |
The man in his 20s was found nailed to a fence, with a nail through each hand, shortly after midnight. | The man in his 20s was found nailed to a fence, with a nail through each hand, shortly after midnight. |
Two vans, one belonging to the injured man, were found on fire in the car park near Dundarave Park. | Two vans, one belonging to the injured man, were found on fire in the car park near Dundarave Park. |
Police said paramilitary involvement was one key line of inquiry. | Police said paramilitary involvement was one key line of inquiry. |
Graffiti on nearby public toilets has been linked to the assault and arson. | Graffiti on nearby public toilets has been linked to the assault and arson. |
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the man was left with potentially life-changing but not life-threatening injuries. | The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the man was left with potentially life-changing but not life-threatening injuries. |
Police said it was a "sinister attack." | Police said it was a "sinister attack." |
"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." | "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." |
The assault happened in a public car park near Dundarave Park | The assault happened in a public car park near Dundarave Park |
Crews from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) also attended the scene and extensive damage was caused to both vehicles. | Crews from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) also attended the scene and extensive damage was caused to both vehicles. |
It is understood the man was taken to hospital in a fire engine. | |
Speaking to BBC News NI on Sunday afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said it was a "really shocking incident with levels of, almost, ultra violence". | Speaking to BBC News NI on Sunday afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said it was a "really shocking incident with levels of, almost, ultra violence". |
Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton says the local community is shocked | Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton says the local community is shocked |
"We thought these kind of incidents were firmly in our past," he said. | "We thought these kind of incidents were firmly in our past," he said. |
"It's early days and we are keeping an open mind, but this incident bears all the hallmarks of what we would see as paramilitary-style attacks, so that will be one key line of inquiry," he said. | "It's early days and we are keeping an open mind, but this incident bears all the hallmarks of what we would see as paramilitary-style attacks, so that will be one key line of inquiry," he said. |
He added that, while the incident happened in a residential area, there are also holiday lets and that it was a busy bank holiday weekend. | He added that, while the incident happened in a residential area, there are also holiday lets and that it was a busy bank holiday weekend. |
At the scene: Claire Graham, BBC News NI | |
The smell of burnt out wreckage greets tourists as they arrive at the car park, which is used as a park and ride service, open 24/7 and sits next to a housing estate at the end of the Main Street of the village. | |
About 20 people in mobile homes and camper vans were woken up by the sound of banging and blue lights in the early hours. | About 20 people in mobile homes and camper vans were woken up by the sound of banging and blue lights in the early hours. |
International visitors and Northern Ireland guests told BBC News NI of their shock at what they witnessed, in a village known for its tourist attractions. | International visitors and Northern Ireland guests told BBC News NI of their shock at what they witnessed, in a village known for its tourist attractions. |
BBC News NI spoke to Jackie - who was staying in her camper van when the incident took place. | BBC News NI spoke to Jackie - who was staying in her camper van when the incident took place. |
"I saw the fire and I just hoped it was nothing to do with the campers, I put on my dressing gown and flip flops and went out," she said. | "I saw the fire and I just hoped it was nothing to do with the campers, I put on my dressing gown and flip flops and went out," she said. |
"One of campers was a nurse and tried to help," she added. | "One of campers was a nurse and tried to help," she added. |
"I just thought: 'This is awful to happen in a place like Bushmills - they're trying to promote tourism and this has happened'," she added. | "I just thought: 'This is awful to happen in a place like Bushmills - they're trying to promote tourism and this has happened'," she added. |
Richard Stewart says a young man was left with potentially "life changing" injuries and it was a horrific attack | Richard Stewart says a young man was left with potentially "life changing" injuries and it was a horrific attack |
'Horrific attack' | |
Causeway Alliance councillor Alderman Richard Stewart said it was a "horrific attack." | Causeway Alliance councillor Alderman Richard Stewart said it was a "horrific attack." |
"This is not wanted in Bushmills, it's not wanted in Northern Ireland. This is a thing of the past", he said."The local community is in deep shock at the nature and brutality of this attack." | "This is not wanted in Bushmills, it's not wanted in Northern Ireland. This is a thing of the past", he said."The local community is in deep shock at the nature and brutality of this attack." |
TUV leader Jim Allister expressed his "dismay at the gruesome and cruel attack carried out in the village". | TUV leader Jim Allister expressed his "dismay at the gruesome and cruel attack carried out in the village". |
The PSNI is appealing for any witnesses or those who may have dashcam footage to contact them. | The PSNI is appealing for any witnesses or those who may have dashcam footage to contact them. |
Related Topics | Related Topics |
Bushmills | Bushmills |
Police Service of Northern Ireland | Police Service of Northern Ireland |