11/04/2006

Man in hospital after Magherafelt assault

A 23-year-old man is being treated in hospital following an assault in Magherfelt at the weekend.

The attack is understood to have taken place in the Diamond and Market Street area of the town at around 1.20am on Sunday.

The victim sustained injuries to his head during the incident and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

Detectives are investigating CCTV footage of the area and have revealed that there were a number of people in the vicinity at the time of the attack.

Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000 or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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