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14/02/2018
Man Attacked By Armed Gang In North Belfast
A man has been attacked by a gang of armed men at a house in north Belfast.
The assault happened in the Oakley Street area in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 February.
The victim was punched in the head and a front window of the property was also smashed.
One man was armed with a sword and the other men had bats and bars.
Three of the suspects were wearing balaclavas.
The man armed with a sword was not wearing a balaclava. He been described as around 19 or 20 years old, approximately 5ft 7inches in height, of thin build with dark hair which was brushed forward.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The assault happened in the Oakley Street area in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 February.
The victim was punched in the head and a front window of the property was also smashed.
One man was armed with a sword and the other men had bats and bars.
Three of the suspects were wearing balaclavas.
The man armed with a sword was not wearing a balaclava. He been described as around 19 or 20 years old, approximately 5ft 7inches in height, of thin build with dark hair which was brushed forward.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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