The Police Service of Northern Ireland has arrested a 28-year-old man and charged him with grievous bodily harm following an incident in Waterfoot, Co Antrim. The charge comes after a 19-year-old was left in critical condition following an alleged assault outside a licensed premises over the weekend.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are currently looking into the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police were alerted to the situation when a report came in about an unconscious man in the Main Street area of the village around 1:25 am. The injured 19-year-old was swiftly taken to the hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and remains in critical condition.
In an official statement released on Sunday night, October 20, the PSNI confirmed that the 28-year-old suspect has been charged with grievous bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday, November 11. The Public Prosecution Service will review all charges, as is standard procedure.
This incident has left the community in shock and raises concerns about safety in the area. It serves as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and looking out for one another. The PSNI is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
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