Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault which occurred in Newcastle on Saturday 21st June, have made a specific appeal for information.
Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “As part of our ongoing enquiries into a man who was assaulted by two men at the Tipperary Lane area, we would like to speak to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity at the Burrenbridge Road area of Castlewellan at around 12:40pm on Saturday 21st June.
“Two men aged 30 and 60 years old arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted murder, remain in police custody at this time.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the assault in Newcastle or who may have been driving along the Burrenbridge Road of Castlewellan between 12:15pm and 12:45pm on Saturday 21st June and who may have dashcam footage available, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 754 21/06/25.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”