18/06/2015
Man Attacked With Pocket Knife In Belfast
A man has been cut in the face after being attacked with a pocket knife in Belfast.
The assault occurred at a property on Cawnpore Street just before 10pm on Wednesday.
Two men entered the house and attacked the victim with a pocket knife. Another man, who was in the house at the time, was not injured.
The intruders made off with two mobile phones.
Detective Sergeant Melanie McGrory said: "We are working to establish a motive for the attack and are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with information. The number to call is 101."
(CD)
The assault occurred at a property on Cawnpore Street just before 10pm on Wednesday.
Two men entered the house and attacked the victim with a pocket knife. Another man, who was in the house at the time, was not injured.
The intruders made off with two mobile phones.
Detective Sergeant Melanie McGrory said: "We are working to establish a motive for the attack and are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with information. The number to call is 101."
(CD)
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