Man viciously beaten in robbery

The victim was attacked at his home

Police are investigating what they have described as "a horrendous attack" in County Londonderry.

Two masked men confronted a man at the back door of his home in Garvagh and forced him to hand over cash and then beat him repeatedly.

His injuries include a fractured skull, broken ribs and a broken leg as well as cuts to his face.

The victim is in an "ill but comfortable" condition in hosptial.

The police said a substantial sum of money was taken during the robbery on Wednesday.

It must have been traumatic for him - this was an absolutely disgusting, vicious attack on the man

Lorna Livingstone
Detective Constable

Detective Constable Lorna Livingstone said it was a disgusting attack.

"The man answered a knock at his door. He lives alone in an isolated area of Garvagh," she said.

"He was confronted by two masked men. We believe they were armed, although we can't confirm that at this moment in time.

"They forced their way into the house and the man was subjected to a long and a very vicious attack.

'Very careful'

"The attackers demanded money and an undisclosed amount of money was given to them."

She added: "It must have been traumatic for him - this was an absolutely disgusting, vicious attack on the man."

The victim is in a stable condition in hospital and the extent of his injuries is still being assessed.

"You do not know who is at the door and people should be very careful when they are opening it."