A man in his 20s has been left with a fractured skull and a bleed to the brain following an assault in Derry.
Police say the assault happened in the Waterloo Place area of the city in the early house of Saturday, July 6.
It has been reported that the victim was taken to hospital for treatment after being “punched once by another man”.
It is believed that the attacker was wearing a white top and black bottoms, and made off in the direction of Shipquay Street.
Police have said that the injuries sustained by the victim are “much more serious than originally thought” and are appealing for witnesses.
A spokesman said: “We have since been updated that the victim suffered injuries which were much more serious than originally thought, and he remains in hospital with a fractured skull and bleed to the brain.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area that night who may have witnessed what occurred.
”The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 139 of 06/07/24. "
