05/07/2002

Attack leaves man fighting for his life

A man is fighting for his life after he was attacked in broad daylight yesterday in Londonderry.

The 38-year-old man was walking along John's Street in the city at 8.40pm on Thursday when he was struck on the back of the head.

After falling to the ground he was repeatedly attacked by a gang of about eight or nine people.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The man is on a life support machine in Altnagelvin Hospital in County Londonderry.

(AMcE)


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