25/04/2014

Man Found Unconscious In L'Derry

A man who was found with head injuries in L'Derry on Sunday remains unconscious in hospital.

Police have said the man, understood to be in his 50s, was found at Lower Bennett Street in the city at around 10.30pm on Sunday. He had sustained serious head injuries.

He was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment before being transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

(JP)

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