Two arrested over attempted murder after machete attack leaves man with serious injuries
'The victim had sustained serious injuries to his face, hands and legs after being assaulted with what is believed to have been a machete'
A man has suffered serious injuries after being attacked with a machete in Co Down.
The assault happened in Newcastle this afternoon.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Detective Inspector Ryan said: 'At approximately 12.30pm, police received a report that a man had been attacked by two other men in the Tipperary Lane area of the town.
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'The victim had sustained serious injuries to his face, hands and legs after being assaulted with what is believed to have been a machete.
'The suspects made off from the scene but were later detained by officers in the Bunkers Hill area.
'The men, aged 30 and 60 were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including attempted murder and remain in police custody at this time."
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