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Man kicked, punched and stabbed in the head in frenzied attack

A man was stabbed in the head as he was attacked by two men on Sunday night.

Police in Lurgan are investigating the assault on the man in the Old Portadown Road area yesterday.

It was reported that shortly before midnight, a man aged in his 40s, was attacked by two males at a pathway near Taghnevan Close.

The man was kicked, punched and received a stab wound to his head.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which were described as non-life threatening.

Detective Inspector Harvey is appealing for anyone with any information about this incident to contact detectives in Lurgan on 101 quoting reference number 7 10/10/16 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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