Woman assaulted with bat after masked men enter Newtownabbey home

A woman was reportedly assaulted with a bat after masked men entered a house in Newtownabbey on Thursday night. A television and window were also damaged. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them.

Police are investigating a Newtownabbey assault after a woman was reportedly attacked with a bat when a number of masked men entered a property in the Carnreagh Bend area.

The incident happened shortly before 10.30pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Officers remained at the scene conducting enquiries following the reported attack.

Masked men enter Newtownabbey home

According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), several masked men entered a house in the Carnreagh Bend area.

One of the men reportedly damaged a television and a window before assaulting the female occupant with a bat.

A PSNI spokesperson said:

“Shortly before 10.30pm, it was reported that a number of masked men entered a house in the Carnreagh Bend area.

“It was reported that one of the men caused damage to a television and a window, before assaulting the female occupant with a bat.”

Police have not released further information about the woman’s injuries or condition.

Police appeal for information following Newtownabbey assault

Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Carnreagh Bend area on Thursday night to come forward.

Officers are also interested in speaking with anyone who may have information that could assist their investigation.

A police spokesperson added:

“Police remain at the scene, conducting enquiries, and would appeal to anyone who may have any information which might assist to get in touch via 101, and quote reference number 1779 of 22/10/26.”

Anyone with information should contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 1779 of 22/10/26.

Information can also be submitted using the PSNI online reporting service.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Investigation into reported assault continues

Police enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the Newtownabbey assault are continuing.

No further details about potential suspects or arrests were included in the initial police statement.

Anyone with information, however small it may seem, is encouraged to contact investigators.

For more local reports and breaking news, visit Northern Ireland Online.

Have information that could help? Contact police on 101 and quote reference 1779 of 22/10/26.

Sources and useful links

• Police Service of Northern Ireland
• PSNI – Report an Incident Online
• Crimestoppers – Report Crime Anonymously
• nidirect – Reporting a Crime in Northern Ireland
• Northern Ireland Online – Local News