Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault in Newtownards.

Sergeant McLaughlin said: “We received a report at approximately 12.35pm this afternoon, Wednesday 7th January, that a man aged in his 60s, had been assaulted in the Blenheim Drive area.

“It’s understood the suspect assaulted the victim outside a block of flats with a hammer. As a result of the attack, the man sustained injuries to his head.

“He was transported onto hospital for treatment– and remains there at this time.

“A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

“He is currently in police custody as enquiries continue into the circumstances of what happened.

“Anyone who witnessed the assault or has information that could help enquiries, is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 520 07/01/26.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/