26 year old arrested after suspected homophobic hate crime in Lurgan

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Police are investigating a suspected homophobic hate crime on the Lough Road in Lurgan.

A 26 year old man has been arrested following the attack on suspicion of making threats to kill and aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm

Speaking about the incident, Inspector Hanna said: “Shortly after midnight, it was reported that a number of persons were in a house in the area when an altercation occurred.

"One man then left the property before returning with a second male, they then threatened two males and assaulted them with a tyre iron.

"The suspects then left in a black Audi car and made off towards William Street.

"Two males were treated for injuries which are not thought to be serious.

"Damage was caused to the front door and the hallway of a property during the incident."

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