23/01/2023

PSNI Appeal Following Serious Assault In Newtownabbey

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a serious assault in the Tynan Drive area of Newtownabbey on Friday 20th January.

Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Boyd said: "Police received a report shortly after 11.40pm that a man had been knocked unconscious in the street, and had suffered substantial injuries to his head.

"The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries and remains in a serious condition.

"A 27-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at this time.

"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and witnessed what happened, or who may have mobile footage or information that could help with our investigation, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1945 of 20/01/23."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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