Man shot in the back in 'barbaric' attack by masked men in Antrim

A man in his 30s has been shot in the back during an attack in Co Antrim.

He also suffered a head injury after masked men forced their way into a house in the Bann Road area of Ballymoney at about 7pm on Sunday.

The victim was taken to the Causeway Hospital where his condition has been described as serious but stable.

The suspects are believed to have fled in the direction of Bendooragh in a car.

North Antrim DUP MLA Mervyn Storey described the attack as barbaric.

He said: "This is not what our community wants.

"Whatever the motive and whoever was involved, this type of action is to be condemned in the strongest possible way. I would encourage anyone with any information to contact the PSNI."

Police said they are working to establish a motive.

Detective Inspector Bob Blemmings has appealed to anyone with information to contact police in Coleraine on 101 quoting reference 1068 13/11/16.