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Man, 74, critical after assault in Co Antrim as two arrested

The man was punched in the head at Station Street in Co Antrim
The man was punched in the head at Station Street in Co Antrim

A 74-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after an assault in Co Antrim.

He was punched in the head at Station Street at around 7.30pm last night, knocking him unconscious.

Two people, a 21-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have been arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder.

The pensioner was taken to hospital for treatment to serious head injuries.

He remains in a critical condition.

Anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the incident or captured dash-cam or CCTV footage which could assist with police enquiries is asked to contact detectives in Antrim.