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| GAA star's brother 'is critical' | GAA star's brother 'is critical' |
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| The brother of a Derry GAA football star is in a critical condition in hospital after an attack in Cookstown. | The brother of a Derry GAA football star is in a critical condition in hospital after an attack in Cookstown. |
| Connor McCusker, 31, from Ballinderry had been on a night out with his younger brother, Niall - the Derry vice captain - on Saturday. | Connor McCusker, 31, from Ballinderry had been on a night out with his younger brother, Niall - the Derry vice captain - on Saturday. |
| A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident which happened outside a nightclub in James Street early on Sunday morning. | A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident which happened outside a nightclub in James Street early on Sunday morning. |
| Mr McCusker suffered head injuries and underwent emergency surgery. | Mr McCusker suffered head injuries and underwent emergency surgery. |
| He is being cared for at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. | He is being cared for at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. |
| Sean Gunning, Derry GAA press officer, said the news was devastating. | Sean Gunning, Derry GAA press officer, said the news was devastating. |
| "He is still in a critical condition. Our thoughts are with Connor and with Niall and all the McCusker family at this time. | "He is still in a critical condition. Our thoughts are with Connor and with Niall and all the McCusker family at this time. |
| "We are wishing for a speedy and full recovery for Connor." | "We are wishing for a speedy and full recovery for Connor." |
| A police spokesperson said officers have appealed for information from anyone who was in the area between midnight and 0100 BST. | A police spokesperson said officers have appealed for information from anyone who was in the area between midnight and 0100 BST. |