Man (26) hospitalised after hammer attack - P.S.N.I. arrest two men on suspicion of attempted murder

The P.S.N.I. has arrested to men on suspicion of attempted murder.
By Andrew Quinn
Published 29th May 2019, 12:07 BST
Updated 29th May 2019, 13:10 BST
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The arrests are in connection with a disturbance at a flat in Cleary Crescent, Newry in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

It's understood a 26 year old man had been assaulted with a hammer. He was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment.

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The suspects, aged 17 and 29, were detained by police after fleeing the scene at around 12.20am.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

They remain in custody.

Detective Sergeant Connor said: "Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the males leaving the area at around 12.20 is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 21 29/05/19."