A man has been injured after being attacked by two men with iron bars in Bushmills, County Antrim, on Monday night.

The 22-year-old victim was walking on Bridge Street in the village when he was attacked at about 20:00 GMT.

He suffered injuries to his arms and legs. Both of the attackers were wearing masks and dark clothes.

One was said to be about 5ft 6ins tall, the other about 6ft. They escaped on foot in the direction of the river.

Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.