06/06/2018
O'Dowd To Meet With PSNI Over Lurgan Attack
A Sinn Fein MLA is to meet the police to express the "anger and frustration" of the community after a man sustained serious head injuries in Lurgan.
The incident happened in the William Street area on Sunday, 03 June.
Witnesses claim he was beaten with a baton.
Mr John O'Dowd said: "We will also be seeking assurances that the tactics used on Sunday will not be used again.
"An investigation into the incident is underway and I would encourage anyone with information to bring it forward to the Police Ombudsman's office as a matter urgency."
(CD/MH)
The incident happened in the William Street area on Sunday, 03 June.
Witnesses claim he was beaten with a baton.
Mr John O'Dowd said: "We will also be seeking assurances that the tactics used on Sunday will not be used again.
"An investigation into the incident is underway and I would encourage anyone with information to bring it forward to the Police Ombudsman's office as a matter urgency."
(CD/MH)
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