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Man (22) in serious condition in hospital after suffering head wound in Portadown incident

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A man is in a serious condition in hospital after sustaining a head wound during a suspected disturbance in Portadown.

Detectives are investigating after the 22-year-old was found injured at a property in the Garvaghy Street area of the town on Thursday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police and paramedics were called to the address at around at around 8.20pm after sounds of a possible disturbance were heard.

“A 22-year-old male, who had sustained a serious head injury, was located inside.

“He remains in a serious condition in hospital at present.

“At this time it is not clear if the injury has occurred as the result of an assault or a fall and detectives in Lurgan CID are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and who may have witnessed something that could assist the investigation. Detectives can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 1944 13/08/20.

“Information can also be provided anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”

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