http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-23956058

That's a new one even for here. He's bloody lucky that dog and it's owner were there, though I imagine he's gonna need counselling apart from his injuries.

They must have used a lot of tape to prevent him forcing his way out.

I was thinking that, but he had a broken arm and leg too.

Two possibilities. Stag night gone seriously wrong. Unlikely. Alternatively a paramilitary punishment beating, for possibly selling drugs in either an IRA or Provo area.