Man struck on head with hatchet in murder bid

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was struck on the head with a hatchet.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jun 2017, 15:44 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:35 BST
Police received a number of reports about shots being fired in Londonderry on Wednesday.Police received a number of reports about shots being fired in Londonderry on Wednesday.
Police received a number of reports about shots being fired in Londonderry on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old victim was attacked in Glenrosa Link in north Belfast around 1.15am on Sunday.

Detective Inspector Paul Rowland said: “He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition at present.”

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The arrested men, both aged 26, are being interviewed at Musgrave police station.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 100 of 25/06/17.”

Alternatively information about this crime can also be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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