11/04/2007

Toomebridge attack man in 'serious' condition

An 18-year-old man is in a serious condition following an attack in Toomebridge, County Antrim.

A police spokesperson said that the man had suffered head injuries after he was assaulted by another man in Toombridge at around 00:45am on Tuesday.

The victim is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

CCTV footage is being examined by police, who want to hear from anyone in the area of licensed premises in the Hillhead Road area around the time of the attack.

(SP/KMcA)

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