17/02/2023

Newtownabbey Man Dies Following Assault

A man who was assaulted in Newtownabbey on Sunday has died from his injuries, police have confirmed.

Colin Crawley, aged 40, passed away in hospital on Wednesday. He sustained serious head injuries.

He had been taken to hospital after being found unconscious in the Shore Road area of Whiteabbey shortly after 1.15am on Sunday.

Two men aged 28 and 34 arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and a 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information, have all been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: "Our investigation continues, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything untoward, to please get in touch. Likewise, if you have captured dash cam footage, please contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 123 of 12/02/23."

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