A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was found unconscious in a road in Bangor, Co Down.
The injured man, in his 40s, was discovered with a significant head injury on Friday evening.
A 41-year-old man was arrested a short time later.
Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “We received a report at approximately 10.55pm on Friday of an assault in the Fort Road area.
“Officers attended and a man, aged in his 40s, was located unconscious lying on a road with a significant head injury.
“Initial medical treatment was provided at the scene and the victim was transported to hospital for treatment to his injuries where he remains in a serious condition.
“A short time later officers arrested a 41-year-old man at a nearby property on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of other related offences including possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.
“He remains in custody at this time as inquiries continue….