Man remains critical in hospital after weekend assault

A 32-year-old remains critical in hospital after he was assaulted in the Templemore Avenue area of East Belfast.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Mar 2016, 16:02 BST

Updated 16th Mar 2016, 16:04 BST

Detectives continue to investigate the report of an assault around 2.30am on March 6.

A PSNI spokesman said he remains in hospital for treatment to his injuries where is condition is currently described as critical.

Detective Inspector Joanne Harris said: “Police would like to speak to a male person who was reportedly in the area in and around the time this assault took place (approximately between 2.15am/2.30am), as he may have information which would help with police enquiries.

“He is described as being approximately 6’2”, broad shoulders of medium to heavy build, short light brown/fair hair and clean shaven and wearing a knee length coat.

“I would ask this person or anyone else who may have information to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime, Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101.”