Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Man left with broken jaw in brutal attack
A MAN has been left with a broken jaw and eyesocket following an alleged assault.
The PSNI are investigating the incident which is said to have taken place at around 8pm in the Mary Street area of Ballycastle, Co Antrim, when an unknown male is reported to have attacked a 20-year-old causing serious facial injuries.
The attacker has been described as around 20 years old, of slim build with black hair and a beard. He was wearing black jogging bottoms.
It has been alleged the victim was also attacked while lying unconscious on the ground.
He was taken to hospital after the incident to receive treatment.
His family have said that the assault has left him badly shaken and scared to leave his own home.
A PSNI spokesman added: “Police are investigating the report of an assault in the Mary Street area of Ballycastle on Thursday, August 20.
“It was reported at 8pm an unknown male attacked a man, aged 20, causing facial injuries.
“The unknown male is described as being aged approximately 20 years old, of slim build, with black hair and a beard and wearing black jogging bottoms.
“An online report can be submitted using the nonemergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/ makeareport/ or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“Anyone who witnessed this assault or anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1956 20/08/20.”