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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. He fell about 20 feet onto the road below. | |
Three 15-year-old boys are being questioned by police. | |
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. |