Mystery as man with open puncture wound found on road in broad daylight - PSNI appeal for information

The PSNI is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an injured man (40s) near a road on Tuesday afternoon.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 16th Jul 2020, 11:31 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2020, 11:34 BST
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The man was found with an injury to his left eye in the East Street area of Newtownards shortly before 3.00pm.

A closer inspection of the man revealed he also sustained a puncture wound to his abdomen.

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The man was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The man was discovered on Tuesday afternoon.The man was discovered on Tuesday afternoon.
The man was discovered on Tuesday afternoon.

The PSNI is asking anyone who may have seen the man to contact them.

The man was wearing a black t-shirt, black trousers and black shoes when he was discovered.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances of how the man sustained his injuries and detectives would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact them in Bangor on 101, quoting reference number 1201 14/07/20," said a PSNI spokesperson.

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"You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime," the spokes person added.

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