Man attacked with weapons in the early hours on Monday 12th January 2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Crossgar in the early hours of Monday, 12th January.
Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “We received a report at around 2.50am of an assault in the Downpatrick Street area.
“Officers attended the scene, where a man was found to have sustained a number of injuries from an assault involving weapons.
“We believe the assault took place in the Gallaun area of Downpatrick and Everogue Lane/Downpatrick Street area of Crossgar sometime between 2am and 3am on Monday, 12th January.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed what happened, or have any information which could assist us, to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 97 of 12/01/26.
“We would also appeal to anyone with footage, including dash-cam, CCTV or ring-doorbell footage, to get in touch.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via:
http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at:








