A man has been arrested following serious assault with left a man with serious facial injuries after he was attacked with a glass item outside a Co Antrim bar.
The 21-year old man was arrested on Sunday morning in connection with the investigation on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He remains in police custody.
It follows an assault on a 24-year old man who suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked in the Queensway area of Dunmurry. It is thought to have been sparked by an argument.
He currently remains in hospital in a stable condition.
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Detective Inspector Bell said: “Police received a report at approximately 1am that a man aged in his 20s had been assaulted after an argument ensued outside licensed premises in the Queensway area.
“When leaving the bar the victim is alleged to have been assaulted by one of the men who was involved in the verbal altercation.
“He attacked the victim to his face with a glass item – resulting in serious facial injuries.
“Officers attended who provided first aid to the man at the scene.”
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