Northern Ireland

Man loses part of ear in Belcoo assault

Main Street in Belcoo. Picture from Google Maps
Main Street in Belcoo. Picture from Google Maps

Police have made two arrests after a man was left with part of his ear missing following an assault in Co Fermanagh.

Shortly after 12:10pm yesterday, it was reported to police that a man was located in premises on Main Street in Belcoo with injuries that also included a cut above his eye.

The man said he had been assaulted by two other males. He was taken to hospital for treatment and police subsequently arrested a man aged in his 20s on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault, criminal damage, assault on police and disorderly behaviour.

A man in his 30s, was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a Class B controlled drug, and possession of a Class C controlled drug.

Both men remain in custody at this time.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact them by calling 101.