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Man in critical condition after assault

Chloe GibsonBBC News NI
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A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent

A man is in a critical condition in hospital with serious head injuries after an assault in west Belfast.

Police believe the 30-year-old was attacked at about 21:00 BST on Friday outside a licensed premises on Suffolk Road.

They said their enquiries suggest the attacker arrived by taxi, punched the victim, and then left in the taxi with another man.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

Police received a report of the incident on Saturday. They have asked anyone with information to contact them.