AN ELDERLY man is in a critical condition in hospital following an assault in Co. Antrim.
The incident involving the 74-year-old man occurred on Station Road in Antrim at around 7.30pm on Saturday.
Police have now appealed for information as they revealed two people had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“It was reported shortly after 7.30pm that the victim was approached by a male and female and punched to the head by the male, knocking him unconscious,” read a statement from police.
“The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment to serious head injuries following the incident and he remains in a critical condition.
“A man aged 21 and a woman aged 25 were arrested a short time later on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently in custody.”
Anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the incident or captured camera footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 1413 of November 2.