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Man in his 20s suffers serious head and leg injuries in vicious Keady assault

Detectives investigating the report of an assault in the Fairgreen Avenue area of Keady, Armagh are appealing for information and witnesses.

Detective Constable Dave Stewart said: “Shortly after 1:30am last Saturday (18th January) as officers were responding to an incident in the Fairgreen Avenue area they located a man, aged in his twenties, with serious head and leg injuries.

“A 30-year-old man and 34-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of offences, including grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

“Both have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

“Our enquiries are continuing and I am appealing to anyone with information, or who may have been in the area around that time, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 111 of 18/01/20.”

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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