Man (39) released on bail as police inquiries continue after male found unconscious in Ballymena
A man arrested after another male was found unconscious in Ballymena on Saturday morning (September 19) has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.
The 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Saturday.
Police received a report around 5.05am of an unconscious male at the junction of Alexander Street and Broughshane Street in the town.
Officers attended the scene, where Northern Ireland Ambulance Service personnel were providing treatment to the man, aged in his 40s, who had sustained a head injury.
He was subsequently taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police using the witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 210 of 19/09/26.
Alternatively, call the 101 number or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.