By Iveren McCallion
Three men arrested following an attack in Newry have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
The victim, a man in his twenties, suffered facial injuries as a result of the assault.
It happened in the Mourneview Park area on Wednesday night between 7pm and 7:15pm.
The men that were in custody, one in his 30s and two in their 20s, are said to be assisting police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to dial 101.
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