Boy (17) critical after being found in an alleyway
It's feared he fell from a nearby balcony.
Last updated 29th Mar 2017
A teenage boy is in a critical condition in hospital after he was found in a Belfast alleyway.
The 17-year-old was discovered in the Castlereagh Road area in the east of the city with a number of serious injuries at 1.30am, police have said.
It is believed he fell from a second floor balcony in the Castlereagh Parade/Glenvarlock Street area.
UUP Councillor Sonia Copeland has expressed her shock and said it's important "the facts around what happened can be established as soon as possible."
She added:
“The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident so I would appeal to anyone who has any information that could help them to come forward immediately.”
Detectives have asked for anyone with information to contact them in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference number 56 29/03/17.