21/10/2024

Man Seriously Injured in Lisburn Assault

Detectives are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Lisburn during the early hours of Saturday, 19 October.

Police received a report at around 1:00am that a man in his 20s had been assaulted after an argument broke out outside a licensed premises in the Queensway area.

It is alleged that the victim was attacked with a glass item by one of the individuals involved in the verbal altercation. The assault resulted in serious facial injuries.
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Officers responded to the scene and provided first aid to the victim. He was then transported to a hospital for treatment and remains in a stable condition.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Bell said: "Our enquiries are continuing and anyone with information about what happened or who witnessed the assault is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 92 19/10/24."

Alternatively, you can report online at www.psni.police.uk/report or in confidence through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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