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25/06/2004
Serious assault in Antrim town
Police in Antrim are appealing for witnesses after a 45-year-old man was seriously assaulted in Castle Street during the early hours of Thursday.
The victim sustained a broken leg, a broken nose and a cut to his forehead that required staples, during the incident.
Substantial damage was also caused to the victim’s teeth during the assault which occurred outside a takeaway close to the Stables Bar in the town shortly before 1.40am.
It is understood that the victim was attacked by an unknown man who is described as 6ft tall of medium build with short, blond spiked hair. This man had previously spoken to the victim before becoming aggressive inside the bar.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the bar during Wednesday night or the early hours of Thursday morning and may be able to assist police in identifying the attacker.
They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the Castle Street area shortly after 1am and may have witnessed the assault.
Police in Antrim can be contacted on 028 9446 3555.
(MB)
The victim sustained a broken leg, a broken nose and a cut to his forehead that required staples, during the incident.
Substantial damage was also caused to the victim’s teeth during the assault which occurred outside a takeaway close to the Stables Bar in the town shortly before 1.40am.
It is understood that the victim was attacked by an unknown man who is described as 6ft tall of medium build with short, blond spiked hair. This man had previously spoken to the victim before becoming aggressive inside the bar.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the bar during Wednesday night or the early hours of Thursday morning and may be able to assist police in identifying the attacker.
They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the Castle Street area shortly after 1am and may have witnessed the assault.
Police in Antrim can be contacted on 028 9446 3555.
(MB)
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