18/08/2017

Man Left Unrecognisable After Being Brutally Beaten In Co Antrim

A man has been left unrecognisable to his closest family after being brutally beaten in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

Anthony McMahon, aged 59, was left unconscious and barely breathing in a pool of blood following an assault in a carpark in the Longwood Road area at around 10.40pm on Tuesday, 15 August.

He sustained life-changing injuries and will have to undergo reconstructive surgery, the PSNI have said.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Detective Inspector Chris Millar said: "We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Longwood Road area on Tuesday night. Whether you were just passing through, visiting the retail park or were there for any other reason, you may be able to help us."

Police have released a CCTV image of Mr McMahon as part of their appeal.

(CD)

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