Man taken to hospital following suspected acid attack in Newry
He sustained burns and a broken arm after being attacked by a gang
A man is in hospital after having acid thrown over him during an attack in Co Down.
Police say the victim sustained burns and a broken arm after being attacked by a gang in the Chancellors Hall area of Newry.
Detective Sergeant Best said: “Shortly before 2.50am, it was reported that a male had been assaulted at a property by a number of people in the Chancellors Hall area of the city.
“He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, which include burns and a suspected broken arm.
“A Volkswagen car, which is believed to possibly have been linked to the incident, was later discovered burnt out in the Fort Hill Road area.
“Our enquiries into this incident are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed any suspicious activity, or who may have any information which could assist, to call 101 and quote reference number 351 of 29/05/22.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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