Teen burglars attack man in bed

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A man has suffered head injuries after he was beaten by burglars at his County Down home.

The 55-year-old victim was in his bed at Meadow Court, Downpatrick, when he was awakened at about 0430 GMT on Friday by two youths.

They hit him over the head and demanded money. The pair, aged about 16 or 17 years old, then took his car keys and started his car, but abandoned it.

The man is being treated in hospital for severe cuts and bruising.

It is not clear what weapon was used to attack him.

Police said the culprits may have been wearing white sports clothes.

They have appealed to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact detectives at Downpatrick on 0845 600 8000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.