by Q Radio News
A man has been left with a seven inch gash to his face after being slashed and then beaten unconscious in Newry.
The 34-year-old was walking on Canal Street when a silver five door Volkswagen Golf pulled alongside him at the Merchants Quay junction.
He was approached by two men who emerged from the car.
One of the suspect slashed the victim across the face causing him to fall to the ground.
The attackers went to kick the man while he lay on ground, causing him to lose consciousness.
The incident happened at around 2am on Saturday morning.
The victim was left with a seven inch wound to his face, a smaller slash wound to his upper arm and cuts and bruises.
A spokesperson for the PSNI says, "Detectives believe the area would have been busy with people at the time and are appealing for anyone who witnessed this unprovoked attack to please make contact by calling 101 and quoting reference 573 19/10/19."
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