Man and teen arrested over Newry hammer attack

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Saturday, 1 June 2019 08:50

By David Hunter

Q Radio news

Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

It follows an incident in a flat in the Cleary Crescent area of Newry on Wednesday.

A man required hospital treatment after allegedly being beaten with a hammer.

The 15-year-old and a 24-year-old man were detained in the city yesterday in connection with the incident.

A 17-year-old boy has already appeared in court.

Another 29-year-old man was also arrested but was later released on police bail.

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