Emergency crews rush to assist man attacked on doorstep of house - PSNI say ‘enquiries are continuing’

Emergency crews were rushed to the a NI home last night after a man was attacked in the doorway of a property.
By Gemma Murray
Published 8th Dec 2020, 08:07 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2020, 12:49 BST
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The incident happened in Maghera in Co Londonderry.

A source said it happened in Tullykeeran Gardens in the town.

The mans condition is condition is unknown at this stage.

A heavy police presence at the scene of a serious incident in Maghera, after it is believed a man was attacked in the doorway of a property in Tullykeeran GardensA heavy police presence at the scene of a serious incident in Maghera, after it is believed a man was attacked in the doorway of a property in Tullykeeran Gardens
A heavy police presence at the scene of a serious incident in Maghera, after it is believed a man was attacked in the doorway of a property in Tullykeeran Gardens

NIAS sent one rapid responce vehicle as well as an ambulance crew to the scene.

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A PSNI spokesman said: “Police were called to an incident in Maghera last night where a male has sustained injuries.

“Enquiries are continuing, there is no further information.”

A spokesman for the NIAS said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 22.55 on

NIAS sent one rapid responce vehicle as well as an ambulance crew to the scene.Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley MultimediaNIAS sent one rapid responce vehicle as well as an ambulance crew to the scene.Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia
NIAS sent one rapid responce vehicle as well as an ambulance crew to the scene.Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Monday, 07 December 2020 following reports of an incident in the Tullykeeran

Gardens area of Maghera.

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“NIAS despatched one Emergency crew and one Rapid Response Paramedic to the scene.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken

to the Causeway hospital by ambulance.”

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