Two men were “kicked repeatedly in the head” by a group of men during the attack in Newry.

Police are appealing for information after reports of an attack in Newry in which two men were repeatedly kicked in the head.

The incident happened in Trevor Hill in the early hours of this morning.

The two men, both aged in their 20s, were reportedly attacked by a group of men outside licensed premises in the area sometime between 12.30am and 1am.

“Both men were repeatedly kicked in the head causing multiple serious facial injuries and are currently being treated in hospital,” the PSNI said in a statement.

An investigation is ongoing and investigators have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to call Ardmore station on 101, quoting reference number 311 of September 29.