Police investigating how man sustained 'significant head injury' in Portadown

In a statement, police outlined how they received a report at approximately 6am this morning (January 20) concerning a man who had been potentially struck by a vehicle in the Loughgall Road area of Portadown.

Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and medical treatment was provided to the man for a significant head injury.

He was taken onward to hospital where he remains in a critical condition at this time. Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding this report and how the man sustained his injuries.

One line of enquiry officers are investigating is that he was involved in a collision with a car.

Police want to hear from anyone who was in the area prior to the time of the report and noticed what happened to make contact with us on 101, quoting reference number 116 20/01/26.

They are also especially keen to hear from anyone who has dash-cam or other video footage that could help in their investigation, and who noticed a blue Skoda Octavia in the area around the time of the report.

Reports can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/