The 19-year-old was left unconscious after the assault following what is believed to have been an argument inside the bar on Main Street in Waterfoot which spilled outside

Man charged over assault outside Antrim pub which left teen fighting for his life

The 28-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday

by · Irish Mirror

A 28-year-old man has been charged after a teenager was left in a critical condition following an assault outside a bar in the Co Antrim village of Waterfoot.

Police received a report of the 19-year-old victim being unconscious in the Main Street of the village just after 1.25am on Saturday.

Officers believe an altercation took place outside the pub following an argument inside the licensed premises.

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The man remained in a critical condition in hospital on Sunday evening.

A 28-year-old man arrested later on Saturday in connection with the assault has been charged with grievous bodily harm.

The accused is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Monday, November 1.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s major investigation team have appealed for witnesses.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuiness said: “Police received a report that a man was unconscious in the Main Street area of the village just after 1.25am.

“The 19-year-old was taken to hospital by colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and remains in a critical condition at this time.

“It is believed that there may have been an argument inside licensed premises, before an altercation occurred in the street outside.”

The street where the incident happened remained sealed off on Saturday as police maintained a presence.

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