New CCTV released after savage Newtownabbey attack

By Adam Evans

New CCTV has been released of someone investigators want to speak to after an attack in Newtownabbey left a man unrecognisable to his family.

Anthony McMahon was found unconscious with severe head and facial injuries in a carpark in August last year.

Passing PSNI officers who had been on patrol in the Longwood Road area gave him first aid.

Detectives say they can't stress enough how violent and wicked this assault was.

They want to speak to the man seen in the CCTV footage below. 

He's described as being in his 40s, of heavy build and wearing a white shirt along with a dark suit-jacket and trousers. 

Detective Inspector Chris Millar said: "The injuries sustained by Mr McMahon were such that he was left unrecognisable to even his closest family members and he had to undergo reconstructive surgery. His injuries were much more than 'serious', they have been life changing as displayed in a photo we are releasing. Thankfully, he survived and has come through this but the nature of this attack was both shocking and brutal. I cannot stress enough just how violent and wicked this assault was and I am again asking the public to help identify the ruthless and cowardly perpetrator who carried out this vile attack.   

"We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Longwood Road area on Tuesday, 15 August. Did you see Anthony McMahon in the area on that night? We have also issued a CCTV image of Anthony on the day he was attacked purchasing milk, wearing the same clothes he was found in, to help jog people’s memories.

"We are also issuing new CCTV footage along with an image of an individual we would like to speak with in relation to this incident. The man is described as being in his 40s, of heavy build and wearing a white shirt along with a dark suit-jacket and trousers.  If this is you or you know this individual please get in touch with the PSNI.

"Please call 101, quoting reference number 1360 15/08/17 if you have any information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."