Appeal after Assault and Robbery on Clanrye Avenue

A 22 year old man has been attacked and robbed close to Newry Swimming Pool on Clanrye Avenue in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the assault.

Constable Mark Douglas, Newry and Mourne Response, explained: "Around midnight between Saturday, 4 October and Sunday, 5 October, a 22 year old man was walking along Clanrye Avenue at the playing fields when three males came out of an alleyway, behind the swimming pool. The three males attacked the man and made off with a small sum of money.

"The victim sustained an injury to his head which required medical treatment.

"I am asking anyone who witnessed the assault or has information in relation to this incident to contact us at Ardmore Police Station on the 101 number."

If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.