Teen sustains serious head injury in Glengormley assault

By Q Radio News

A teenager has been taken to hospital with a serious injury after being attacked by a man in Glengormley. 

The victim was walking on Farmley Road close to commercial premises with two other females when he was punched and kicked in the face. 

The assailant, who was with a female at the time of the incident, made off towards Tramways.    

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Shortly before 8pm, it was reported that an 18 year old male was walking in the Farmley Road area close to commercial premises with two other females when he was assaulted by an unknown male.

"The male was punched and kicked in the face by the man ,who was with a female at the time of the incident.

"The male then made off towards Tramways following the assault.

"The man was taken to hospital and is being treated for a serious head injury.

 "Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault or who has any information in relation to the incident, is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 1858 29/05/21."