By Q Radio News
A 41 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Belfast.
It happened in the Antrim Road area of the city last night.
The attack's left a man in his twenties in a critical condition in hospital.
The suspect is being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.
Detectives investigating a serious assault in the Antrim Street area of Belfast on Sunday 24th January have arrested a 41 year old man on suspicion of attempted murder. pic.twitter.com/dwRm3ucUFb
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) January 25, 2021
A number of searches are being carried out in the area of Antrim Street by officers as part of their investigation.
A Police spokesperson said earlier;
Shortly after 9pm, NIAS received the report of an injured man found in the Antrim Street area.
Detective Inspector Tom Phillips said: “Colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service located the man, who had sustained serious injuries to his face and head, and transported him to hospital. There were a number of people present at the scene.
“This was a particularly vicious attack, which has left the victim – a man aged in his early 20s – in a critical condition in hospital.
“Enquiries are underway and we are working to establish a motive. We are appealing to witnesses to come forward and would ask anyone with information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1789 of 24/01/21.”
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