Appeal after man seriously assaulted

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted on commercial premises on January 1.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jan 2018, 12:57 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2018, 13:02 BST
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Detectives in Lurgan have made the appeal about the assault on a 42-year-old man in premises on Union Street.

Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said: “The 42-year-old victim was discovered at around 2.40am on the ground on nearby Alexandra Crescent with serious injuries to his head.

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“He was treated at the scene by paramedics from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to life-threatening."

He appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with information which could assist with our investigation, to contact detectives in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 269 of 01/01/18.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.