Man dies after assault in Ballymena

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 22:51 · Archive

Christopher Houston died in hospital following an assault in Ballymena on Saturday.

Christopher Houston, known as Cricki, was found unconscious in Ballymena on Saturday after an alleged assault in which he sustained a head injury. The 42-year-old was taken to hospital where he remained in critical condition until his death on Tuesday night. Police are investigating the incident.

How it is being reported

• MP appeals for information after death of Christopher Houston in BallymenaThe MP for North Antrim has appealed for anyone with information about the sudden death of a man after an assault to come forward to police.News Letter · 24 Sept, 17:40
• Investigation launched after man dies following assaultChristopher Houston, also known as Cricki, was found unconscious in Ballymena on Saturday and died in hospital on Tuesday.BBC Northern Ireland · 23 Sept, 14:16
• Ballymena man dies after early-morning street assaultPolice believe Christopher Houston had been the victim of an assault and sustained a head injuryBelfast Telegraph · 23 Sept, 13:59
• Christopher Houston: PSNI confirm death of 42-year-old man after alleged Ballymena assaultChristopher Houston, who was also known as ‘Cricki’, was transferred to hospital, where he remained in a critical condition until he sadly passed away on Tuesday nightBelfast Live · 23 Sept, 13:58

In this story: Christopher Houston · PSNI · Ballymena · North Antrim

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