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Police are investigating a report of an assault in Newry during the early hours of this morning 15 December. A man was found unconscious in the Monaghan Street area around 2.30am and police are searching for three men who are understood to have headed in the direction of Newry Bus Station.
Sergeant Nesbitt said: “A report was received at approximately 2.30am of an unconscious man in the Monaghan Street area of the city.
“The man, aged in his 20s, was transported to hospital where he is being treated for serious head and facial injuries.
“Enquiries are continuing today, and we want to hear from anyone who was in the area and noticed three men. One of whom is described as wearing dark trousers, a dark t-shirt and a dark zip-up hoody which is light -coloured inside. The men are understood to have made off on foot in the direction of the bus depot."
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault and witnessed what happened is asked to make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 208 15/12/24.
If you have have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area during this time please contact the police.
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
