Update: Teenager critical after being found in alley in east Belfast

Police are investigating an incident in the Castlereagh Road area of east Belfast in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
PACEMAKER BELFAST  29/03/2017 A 17-year-old male was found in an alleyway between Castlereagh Parade and Glenvarlock Street with a number of serious injuries at around 1.30am.PACEMAKER BELFAST  29/03/2017 A 17-year-old male was found in an alleyway between Castlereagh Parade and Glenvarlock Street with a number of serious injuries at around 1.30am.
PACEMAKER BELFAST 29/03/2017 A 17-year-old male was found in an alleyway between Castlereagh Parade and Glenvarlock Street with a number of serious injuries at around 1.30am.

A 17 year old male was found in an alleyway between Castlereagh Parade and Glenvarlock Street with a number of serious injuries at around 1.30am. He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical.

Ulster Unionist Councillor Sonia Copeland said she believed he fell from a second floor balcony.

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Councillor Copeland said: “This is shocking news and it is important that the facts around what happened can be established as soon as possible.

Police are investigating an incident in the Castlereagh Road area of east Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday March 29.
Pic by PacemakerPolice are investigating an incident in the Castlereagh Road area of east Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday March 29.
Pic by Pacemaker
Police are investigating an incident in the Castlereagh Road area of east Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday March 29. Pic by Pacemaker

“The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident so I would appeal to anyone who has any information that could help them to come forward immediately.”

Police can be contacted at Musgrave Street on 101 quoting reference number 56 29/03/17.

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