Man taken to hospital after serious assault outside bar in Selkirk

Police are asking for witnesses and anyone with relevant information to come forward, after a man was seriously injured in an assault, which took place in the early hours of Sunday morning outside a bar in the Borders.

The incident took place outside Angus O'Malley's Sports Bar, in The Valley area of Selkirk, at around 1am on Sunday, November 21.

The victim, a 38-year-old man, was taken to nearby Borders General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

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A man was seriously assaulted outside Angus O'Malley's Sports Bar, in The Valley area of Selkirk.A man was seriously assaulted outside Angus O'Malley's Sports Bar, in The Valley area of Selkirk.
A man was seriously assaulted outside Angus O'Malley's Sports Bar, in The Valley area of Selkirk.
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Detective Constable Liam Myers said: “We’re appealing to anyone who was in or around The Valley around the time of the incident, or has any information which could assist our enquiries, to please come forward.

“You can call police on 101, quoting incident 0266 of 21 November. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

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