Man charged after one-punch attack

Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 29th Jun 2019
Last updated 29th Jun 2019

A man has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a one-punch attack that left another man in a critical condition.

It happened at Tyrella Beach in Downpatrick on Thursday.

Detectives confirmed a 21-year-old man has been charged and is due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 25.

The charges will be reviewed by the PPS as is standard procedure.

The 22-year-old injured man remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact the PSNI.