10/05/2023

Appeal For Information After Serious Assault In Ballycastle

PSNI detectives in Coleraine have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Causeway Coast and Glens area on Tuesday 09 May.

Shortly before 9.50am, a 31-year-old man was found seriously injured at a house in the Drumawillin Park area of Ballycastle.

It is believed the man was injured following an assault at a house in the Riverview Park area of Armoy sometime over the weekend.

The man was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

A 27-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at this time.

Detective Sergeant Gardiner said: "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we would be keen to speak to anyone who was in the Riverview Park or Drumawillian Park areas over the weekend and saw anything, or who may have dashcam, CCTV or other video footage.

"The number to call is 101, quoting reference 497 of 09/05/23."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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