28/03/2019

Man Suffers Critical Head Injuries In L'Derry Incident

Police are appealing for information after a man was hospitalised with critical head injuries in L'Derry on Tuesday 26 March.

The 43-year-old's condition has been described as "critical but stable" after an incident in the Grafton Street area at around 12.45am.

Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: "We are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man's injuries and how he may have received them and would appeal to anyone who was in the Grafton Street area in the early hours of Tuesday morning who may be able to assist us with our inquires to contact Detectives in Strand Road on 101 quoting reference number 175 of 26/3/19."

Details can also be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.



(JG/CM)

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