17 year old arrested over assault on Scott Vineer

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an assault on teenager Scott Vineer in Lisburn.

Scott, 17, who is autistic, was left in a critical condition after he was repeatedly kicked in the head during the attack last week.

Police said a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Thursday.

Officers also searched an address in Ashmount Gardens in the Hillhall Estate.

Police said they removed a number of items for further examination.

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