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An 18-year-old man who jumped from a footbridge in Belfast city centre on Saturday night is critically ill in hospital with head injuries.An 18-year-old man who jumped from a footbridge in Belfast city centre on Saturday night is critically ill in hospital with head injuries.
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 teenager jumped to escape. A struggle developed and the teenager jumped to escape. He fell about 20 feet onto the road below.
He fell about 20 feet onto the road below. A 15-year-old boy was arrested. The incident happened about 2130 GMT. Three 15-year-old boys are being questioned by police.
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. The incident on the bridge near Central Station happened at about 2130 GMT.
Police appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact detectives at Musgrave Street station on 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.