Man left unrecognisable after punishment crucifixion

A MAN who was crucified during a punishment attack in Belfast was so badly beaten his father could only identify him

Harry McCartan, 23, was taken to hospital semi-conscious with his hands still nailed to fencing after firefighters cut him free.

He had also been battered about the legs with a blunt instrument, possibly spiked with nails, inflicting multiple punctures to his legs.

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