PSNI identify unconscious man

A man who was found unconscious in a derelict property in South Belfast last night has been identified but remains in a serious…

A man who was found unconscious in a derelict property in South Belfast last night has been identified but remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Olivia Bartillucci (31), who is origanally from Italy, was found lying on scaffolding by a member of the public in the Mount Charles area at about 12.30pm yesterday.

He was brought to the Royal Victoria Hospital where he was treated in the intensive care unit.

Police have thanked the public for their assistance in identifying Mr Bartillucci and are now appealing for information to uncover the events leading up to his discovery.

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