Man in his twenties critical with head injuries after ‘attempted murder’

Police are treating an attack in Co Down which has left a man fighting for his life as attempted murder.

A report was made to police at 3:50am on Sunday of concern for the safety of a man at an address in the Fernmore Road area of Bangor.

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The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and police attended the address where they located a man, aged in his twenties, with serious head injuries. The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Detective Inspector Handley said: “As we continue with enquiries today to establish what happened, I want to appeal to anyone who was in this area this morning and has information they believe may assist our investigation to get in touch with our detectives on 101, and quote reference number 316 of 28/02/21.”

A report can also be submitted via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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