02/09/2013

Lisburn Assault Victim 'Stable'

A 20-year-old man is in stable condition in hospital after he was attacked in Lisburn on Saturday.

The man was assaulted by another male in Sackville Street in the city around 1.15am.

He sustained serious head injuries and was taken by ambulance to hospital where he underwent surgery.

Detectives in Lisburn are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information, to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

(JP/CD)

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