Man sustains serious head and face injuries in ‘vicious attack’

A PSNI statement reveals that shortly after 9pm the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received the report of an injured man found in the Antrim Street area.

Detective Inspector Tom Phillips said: “Colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service located the man, who had sustained serious injuries to his face and head, and transported him to hospital.

“There were a number of people present at the scene.

“This was a particularly vicious attack, which has left the victim – a man aged in his early 20s – in a critical condition in hospital.

“Enquiries are underway and we are working to establish a motive. We are appealing to witnesses to come forward and would ask anyone with information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1789 of 24/01/21.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org