The PSNI is appealing for witnesses to an aggravated burglary and serious assault in Banbridge, Co Down last night.
It was reported three men entered a property in the Bramblewood area shortly before 11pm last night.
Two women - aged 48 and 17 - required hospital treatment for suspected fractures and other injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
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It is also understood an eight-year-old girl was held down by one of the attackers,.
The girl is being treated for shock after the incident.
Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said: "This was a vicious act and I would ask for the public to assist us in bringing the perpetrators to justice."
