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04/02/2015
Ballycastle Punch Victim Released From Hospital
A man from Ballycastle, County Antrim has been discharged from hospital in Australia after being left in a critical condition when he was allegedly punched by his brother.
31-year-old Patrick Lyttle fell and hit his head in Sydney on 3 January.
The victim was left on a life support machine at St Vincent's Hospital for just under a week before regaining consciousness.
His 33-year-old brother Barry has been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm, however he has been released on bail.
(IT/CD)
31-year-old Patrick Lyttle fell and hit his head in Sydney on 3 January.
The victim was left on a life support machine at St Vincent's Hospital for just under a week before regaining consciousness.
His 33-year-old brother Barry has been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm, however he has been released on bail.
(IT/CD)
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