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12/09/2016
Footballer Critically Ill After Assault In Co L'Derry
A footballer remains in a critical condition following an attack in Co L'Derry.
Niall Grace, who plays for Institute Football Club, was assaulted in Waterloo Street at around 12.45am on Sunday, 11 September.
His football club tweeted: "Our thoughts and prayers are with @Institute_FC player Niall Grace who is in hospital in a critical condition."
A man in his 20s has been arrested charged with causing grevious bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
He is also accused of possessing a Class A drug.
The man is to appear at Londonderry Magistrates' Court today, 12 September.
(CD)
Niall Grace, who plays for Institute Football Club, was assaulted in Waterloo Street at around 12.45am on Sunday, 11 September.
His football club tweeted: "Our thoughts and prayers are with @Institute_FC player Niall Grace who is in hospital in a critical condition."
A man in his 20s has been arrested charged with causing grevious bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
He is also accused of possessing a Class A drug.
The man is to appear at Londonderry Magistrates' Court today, 12 September.
(CD)
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