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17/10/2006
Three arrested in connection with city centre attack
Three men have been arrested in connection with an attack in Belfast city centre at the weekend which has left a man fighting for his life.
Justin Kirkpatrick, 23, from Ahoghill in County Antrim, sustained serious head injuries after he was attacked in the Dunbar Link area of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.
It is understood that Mr Kirkpatrick had been on a night out with friends when the assault happened.
Detectives at Musgrave Street have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or anyone who may have any information in relation to it, to contact them on: 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
Justin Kirkpatrick, 23, from Ahoghill in County Antrim, sustained serious head injuries after he was attacked in the Dunbar Link area of the city in the early hours of Sunday morning.
It is understood that Mr Kirkpatrick had been on a night out with friends when the assault happened.
Detectives at Musgrave Street have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or anyone who may have any information in relation to it, to contact them on: 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on: 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
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