Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Newcastle this afternoon, Saturday 21st June.
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Detective Inspector Ryan said: “At approximately 12.30pm, police received a report that a man had been attacked by two other men in the Tipperary Lane area of the town.
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“The victim had sustained serious injuries to his face, hands and legs after being assaulted with what is believed to have been a machete.
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“The suspects made off from the scene but were later detained by officers in the Bunkers Hill area of Castlewellan.
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“The men, aged 30 and 60 were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted murder and remain in police custody at this time.
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“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 754 21/06/25.”
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Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
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You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.