Man arrested after violent assault that left man with bleed on the brain and suspected broken jaw

The 30-year-old man was arrested following the serious assault in the Plantation View area of Limavady on Sunday.

Detective Sergeant Wallace said: “Shortly after 2.40 a.m. it was reported that a male had been pulled out of a taxi and violently assaulted by another male.

“As a result of this seemingly unprovoked assault the victim in this case has suffered a bleed to the brain and a suspected broken jaw.

“Police arrested a male at the scene of the incident, he has since been released on Police bail."

Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sergeant Wallace said: “We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 214 15/03/20.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”