Two more arrests in Rocavan investigation

Police have arrested another two men as part of their investigation into the serious assault of a 33 year old man in the Rocavan Meadows area of Broughshane on Thursday 19 September.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Oct 2013, 17:30 BST

The men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested in Ballymena today and are currently being questioned at the town’s police station.

Police would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault, at 7pm on Thursday 19 September in Rocavan Meadows, or anyone who has any information to contact detectives at Ballymena on 0845 600 8000. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A third man was arrested and released on police bail earlier this week. The victim of the assault - a Mr. Andrew Donaldson - subsequently died in London but the cause of death cannot be determined until a post mortem examination takes place. This is expected to happen early next week. PSNI officers are liaising with colleagues in the Metropolitan Police Service.

It has been confirmed by police that the assault relates to an incident which was captured on camera with the footage being subsequently widely shared on social media site facebook.