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11/01/2016
Three Men Arrested After Man Seriously Attacked In Co Antrim
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously attacked in Toomebridge, Co Antrim.
The assault happened outside licensed premises on the Hillhead Road at around 2am on Sunday.
The man sustained a serious head injury and is in a critical condition at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
The three suspects, aged 52, 24 and 20, have been detained by police for questioning.
Sinn Féin Ian Milne said: "The assault on this man in Toome in the early hours of Sunday morning has caused widespread shock in the local area.
"A man has been left in a very serious condition in hospital following this incident and hopefully he can make a full recovery.
"I would appeal for anyone with any information on this incident to bring it forward to the PSNI immediately."
(CD/JP)
The assault happened outside licensed premises on the Hillhead Road at around 2am on Sunday.
The man sustained a serious head injury and is in a critical condition at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
The three suspects, aged 52, 24 and 20, have been detained by police for questioning.
Sinn Féin Ian Milne said: "The assault on this man in Toome in the early hours of Sunday morning has caused widespread shock in the local area.
"A man has been left in a very serious condition in hospital following this incident and hopefully he can make a full recovery.
"I would appeal for anyone with any information on this incident to bring it forward to the PSNI immediately."
(CD/JP)
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