19/08/2019

Man Suffers Head Injuries In Newry Attack

A man has been left with serious head injuries following an assault in Newry.

The 34-year-old was targeted at around 4pm on Saturday afternoon, 17 August, in the Daisy Hill Wood area of the city.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to his head injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Daisy Hill Wood or Nursery Drive and witnessed the assault or saw the injured man, who was wearing a Manchester United football shirt, to contact detectives in Newry.

Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the incident and has dash cam footage.

Investigating officers can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting reference 1273 of 17/08/19. Details can also be passed anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG)

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