Beach assault: Man, 22, critically ill after sustaining serious head injury

A 22-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted on Tyrella beach in Co Down last night.
By Duncan Elder
Published 28th Jun 2019, 14:11 BST
The incident occurred on Tyrella beach in Co Down.The incident occurred on Tyrella beach in Co Down.
The incident occurred on Tyrella beach in Co Down.

A 21-year old-man was arrested by police in connection with the incident, which occurred at around 7:30pm.

Detective Chief Inspector Darren McCartney of the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch said: “The 22-year-old victim sustained a serious head injury in a ‘one-punch’ type incident at around 7.30pm and is understood to be in a critical condition in hospital this morning.

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"The arrested man is in custody at present assisting us with our enquiries."

He added: "These ‘one-punch’ incidents have a hugely destructive impact on both victim and perpetrator and the consequences can be devastating, completely altering the lives of all concerned.

"I am asking for any witnesses to this incident to get in touch. I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was on the beach or in the car park yesterday evening and who can assist police. They are asked to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 1913 27/06/19.”