Man rushed to hospital after being beaten by gang in Down
A man was rushed to the hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning after being ‘repeatedly’ beaten by a gang of men in Co Down.
The PSNI received a report at around 3am regarding a man who had been ‘attacked by several males’ in the James Street area of Newtownards.
It has been reported that the injured man was hit repeatedly with blunt instruments and was taken to the hospital for treatment on his arms, legs and head.
A man was rushed to the hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning. Pic: Getty Images
The PSNI stated that the group of men who attacked him fled the scene in a car along Balfour Street.
Police are appealing to anyone with information or dash-cam/CCTV footage to call them on 101, quoting reference 278 28/06/26.
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form here, or those with information can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.
Police are appealing to anyone with information or dash-cam/CCTV footage to call them. Pic: Stock image
An investigation into the serious assault is underway.
