Write a commentA man has been hospitalised with burns and a suspected broken arm, after an attack in Newry in the early hours of this morning, 29 May.
Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information after the incident during which it was reported that a man had been assaulted, and had acid thrown over him.
Detective Sergeant Best said: “Shortly before 2.50am, it was reported that a male had been assaulted at a property by a number of people in the Chancellors Hall area of the city.
“He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, which include burns and a suspected broken arm.
“A Volkswagen car, which is believed to possibly have been linked to the incident, was later discovered burnt out in the Fort Hill Road area.
“Our enquiries into this incident are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity, or who may have any information which could assist, to call 101 and quote reference number 351 of 29/05/22.”
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/
Councillor Roisin Mulgrew spoke of her horror at the attack. “Whilst details are still emerging about this incident, what is known has shocked the community.
“This type of attack can kill or permanently disfigure a person, and anyone carrying out such an act needs to be apprehended and removed from our streets.
Her colleague, Liz Kimmins MLA added “I would appeal to anyone with any information about this incident to get in touch with the Police immediately.”
Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has also expressed his concern after reports of the attack.
“Reports of an acid attack being carried out in our city are extremely sinister and very concerning. Attacks of any kind should be highly condemned, but pouring acid onto somebody requires planning and shows real malice. We have seen in the past the impact these attacks can have on victims, many suffer severe injuries and are left with mental and physical scars that may never heal.
“My thoughts go out to the victim of this attack who is currently recovering in hospital after suffering burns and a broken arm. I hope they go on to make a full recovery after what must have been an extremely frightening ordeal.
“I would urge anyone with any information around what happened to come forward to police as soon as possible. We do not want to see incidents like this in our city and it’s important that we show anyone involved in attacks of this nature will be dealt with firmly.”
