Appeal over 'serious assault' in Larne

A PSNI spokesperson said: “A report was received at around 9.30pm on Monday evening that a man, aged in his 40s, had been assaulted by a number of males.

“The man sustained serious head injuries as a result of the assault and was taken to hospital where he remains today in a critical condition.

“Officers investigating the incident have arrested four men aged 25, 29, 31 and 45 on suspicion of attempted murder. All four men are currently in custody assisting with police enquiries. “

In an appeal for witnesses, detectives investigating the incident added: “Were you on the Main Street in Larne between 9pm and 9.30 pm? Did you see any persons being chased or acting suspiciously?

“Were you in the car parks of Laharna Retail Park in Larne between 9pm and 9.30pm? Did you notice a grey Fiesta in the car park or any suspicious behaviour?

“Did you travel along Broadway in Larne or the alleyways leading to the retail park between 9 pm and 9.30pm? Did you notice any males being chased or acting suspiciously?

“Anyone with any information about this incident, or who may be able to help with our investigation, is asked to call detectives in Larne on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 2367 01/06/20, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”