14/07/2015

Man Attacked In Bangor

A man has been attacked by a jogger in Bangor on Monday morning.

The victim, who was walking his dog, was punched in the head on Ballyholme Esplanade at around 11.15am.

His attacker is being described as in his 30s, around 6ft tall and muscular with short brown hair. He was wearing blue running gear and spoke with an accent, possibly Scottish or Welsh. He made off in the direction of Bangor.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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