Police received a report that a man was unconscious in the Main Street area of Waterfoot (stock image – Google)
A teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after being found unconscious on a street in Co Antrim.
The 19-year-old was found in Waterfoot in the early hours of this morning.
Police believe the incident started with an argument in a local bar.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are leading the probe.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness 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 licenced premises, before an altercation occurred in the street outside.”
Detective Chief Inspector McGuiness continued: “Our investigation is at an early stage, and we would appeal to anyone who may have been in the licenced premises or the Main Street area at the time that the incident took place to contact us on 101 quoting reference 130 of 19/10/24.
“Officers remain at the scene as we continue our enquiries, and the road remains closed.
“We will provide a further update in due course.”
