Ten-strong gang target pair in ‘random attack’

A TEN-strong gang attacked two people in William Street with one man receiving serious injuries.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th May 2013, 12:16 BST
The junction of William St and Charles St, Lurgan, where a serious assualt took place. INLM20-212.The junction of William St and Charles St, Lurgan, where a serious assualt took place. INLM20-212.
The junction of William St and Charles St, Lurgan, where a serious assualt took place. INLM20-212.

A 32-year-old man and his friend were attacked by up to ten men around the area of a chinese takeaway and a local bar.

“At this stage, the assault appears to be a random attack,” said the PSNI.

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The injured man received two black eyes, a cracked eye socket, and nerve damage to his cheek which may not fully heal, bruised head, cuts and bruises to his arms and legs.

The incident happened on Sunday 6 May sometime between 10:45pm and 11:30pm.

Anyone who witnessed the attack or who may have any information about this incident is asked to contact Lurgan Police and quote CC18 of 06/05/2013 on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.