Assault, Banbridge
09 Apr 2010
Police are appealing for information following an assault on the Rathfriland Road, Banbridge, County Down, around 1.30am on Tuesday 6 April.
It is understood that a man was punched from behind and then punched to the side of the face, causing him to fall to the ground where he was repeatedly kicked by a number of assailants.
It is believed that the attackers may have left the area on a bus which was being used by people from nearby licensed premises.
Police are keen to speak to a man who came to the victim’s aid after the attack and helped him to his feet.
The victim is understood to have suffered bruising to his upper body and face.
Police investigating the incident can be contacted at Banbridge on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
