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Man dies following suspected assault in Newtownabbey

Colin Crawley
Colin Crawley

A man has died following a suspected assault in the Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

The man has been named as Colin Crawley, who was 40 years old and from Newtownabbey.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Police were notified, at around 1.15am on Sunday, of a man found unconscious in the Shore Road area of Whiteabbey.

Mr Crawley was taken to hospital for treatment of serious head injuries but died yesterday.

Two men, aged 28 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

A third man, aged 36, was arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information.

All three were subsequently released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: "Our investigation continues, and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything untoward, to please get in touch."