25/09/2017

Man Found Injured In Donaghadee

Police have launched an investigation after a man was found injured on a street in Co Down.

He is in a critical condition in hospital after he was discovered on the footpath at High Street in Donaghadee at around 2.30am on Sunday, 24 September.

He was found by police patrolling the area and he was taken to hospital.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have information to contact them in Bangor on 101 quoting reference 268 of 24/09/17 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion said: "My thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of this young man who will no doubt be devastated at this tragic news.

"There is a great sense of shock and sadness in the community following this death.

"I would call on anyone with information on what happened to bring it forward to the PSNI."

(CD/MH)

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