A man found unconscious in the early hours of Sunday morning is believed to have been assaulted and is now being treated in hospital for "serious head and facial injuries", police say.
Police say they received a report at around 2.30am of an unconscious man in the Monaghan Street area of Newry on Sunday.
A PSNI Sergeant said police want to hear from anyone who was in the area and noticed three men, who are "understood" to have made off on foot in the direction of the bus depot in Newry.
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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police are investigating a report of an assault in Newry during the early hours of Sunday morning, 15th December."
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."
The police officer continued: “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."
Sergeant Nesbitt added: "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. We are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dash-cam or other footage of the area during this time."
A police spokesperson said: "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"
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