Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for witnesses after a man was ‘brutally’ pinned to a fence inside a public car park – they have condemned the ‘sinister’ attack
Police found a young man pinned to a fence with a nail through each hand in a “sinister” attack.
The victim, aged in his 20s, has been left with “potentially life-changing injuries” after he was discovered in a public car park by Dundarave Park in Northern Ireland. Officers said they received reports that a man had been “nailed to a fence with a nail through each hand”.
Authorities confirmed that he was rushed to hospital following the “brutal” ordeal and his condition has been considered non-life threatening. Two vans were also found on fire in the same car park. One of the vehicles belonged to the victim. The NI Fire and Rescue Service said extensive damage was caused to both vans. Police also discovered graffiti sprayed on the wall of public toilets. The mess has been connected to assault and arson.
Police said the frightening incident took place in a residential area where people usually travel for vacation. Detective Inspector Lyttle said: “This was a sinister attack which has left this man with potentially life-changing injuries. Everyone has the right to live their life free from the threat of violence and this brutal attack by people who violate the human rights of others must be universally condemned. We live in a democratic society where there is no justification for this. Those responsible brutalise their own communities and control others through intimidation and violence.
“This happened in a residential area with a number of holiday lets which would be busy during this bank holiday weekend and we are asking anyone who noticed anything or who may have dashcam footage to contact us urgently on 101 or confidently to Crimestoppers. Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, including dash-cam or other footage, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 13 of 5/5/24.”