Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Waterfoot in the early hours of Saturday, 19th October.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuiness said:
“Police received a report that a man was unconscious in the Main Street area of the village just after 1.25am.
“The 19-year-old was taken to hospital by colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and remains in a critical condition at this time.
"It is believed that there may have been an argument inside licenced premises, before an altercation occurred in the street outside."
Detective Chief Inspector McGuiness continued:
“Our investigation is at an early stage, and we would appeal to anyone who may have been in the licenced premises or the Main Street area at the time that the incident took place to contact us on 101 quoting reference 130 of 19/10/24.
"Officers remain at the scene as we continue our enquiries, and the road remains closed.
“We will provide a further update in due course.”
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, with total anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org