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27/09/2016
Footballer Niall Grace Moves Out Of Intensive Care Following Attack
Footballer Niall Grace is conscious and has been moved out of intensive care.
Niall, who plays for Institute Football Club, was assaulted in Waterloo Street in L'Derry on Sunday, 11 September.
The club released a statement which said his family has been in contact and confirmed he was making progress.
The statement said: "Whilst Niall is still showing signs of confusion and frustration, the family are hopeful that his condition will continue to improve over the coming weeks."
A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the attack.
(CD)
Niall, who plays for Institute Football Club, was assaulted in Waterloo Street in L'Derry on Sunday, 11 September.
The club released a statement which said his family has been in contact and confirmed he was making progress.
The statement said: "Whilst Niall is still showing signs of confusion and frustration, the family are hopeful that his condition will continue to improve over the coming weeks."
A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the attack.
(CD)
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