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| An 18-year-old man is in hospital with serious head injuries after jumping from a footbridge in Belfast City centre on Saturday night. | An 18-year-old man is in hospital with serious head injuries after jumping from a footbridge in Belfast City centre on Saturday night. |
| It is believed the teenager and three friends were on the footbridge from Lanyon Place to East Bridge Street when they were approached by four youths. | It is believed the teenager and three friends were on the footbridge from Lanyon Place to East Bridge Street when they were approached by four youths. |
| A struggle developed and the 18-year-old jumped to escape. | A struggle developed and the 18-year-old jumped to escape. |
| He fell about 20 feet to the road below. A 15-year-old has been arrested. The incident happened about 2130 GMT. | He fell about 20 feet to the road below. A 15-year-old has been arrested. The incident happened about 2130 GMT. |
| Anyone who witnessed the incident near Central Station is asked to contact detectives at Musgrave Street station on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |