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Three men have been arrested in connection with an attack on a 17-year-old boy in south Belfast on Friday.
Police said they found the teenager injured and unconscious after they were called to a disturbance in a flat on the Donegall Road at around 4.15pm
He was taken to hospital where his condition is understood to be critical.
Detective Inspector Keith Wilson said: “The arrested males were detained at the scene and were taken to Musgrave police station for questioning. They remain in police custody this morning.
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Anyone who can assist us with our investigation is asked to contact Musgrave CID on 101, quoting reference 1018 03/05/19.