Man dies days after Newtownabbey assault
He was found unconscious with serious head injuries
A man has died in hospital after being assaulted in Newtownabbey last weekend.
40 year old Colin Crawley, from Newtownabbey, was found unconscious in the Shore Road area of Whiteabbey in the early hours of Sunday morning
He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries but passed away yesterday, police say.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are investigating the circumstances of his death.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said, “Police were notified, at around 1.15am on Sunday, of a man found unconscious in the Shore Road area of Whiteabbey.”
“The man, whom we can now name as Colin Crawley, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious head injuries. Sadly, Mr Crawley passed away yesterday, 15 February.”
DCI Wilson continued, “Two men, aged 28 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. While a third man, aged 36, was arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information. All three were subsequently released on bail to allow for further enquiries.”
“Our investigation continues, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything untoward, to please get in touch. Likewise, if you have captured dash cam footage, please contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 123 of 12/02/23.”
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Information, including photos, CCTV and dash cam footage, can also be provided to police through the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk
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