23/05/2016

Two Youths Attacked In North Belfast

Two teenagers have been attacked in north Belfast.

The incident happened in the Ardoyne Road area just after 3pm on Saturday.

The youths, aged 13 and 14, were assaulted by two men and police are treating it as a "sectarian hate crime".

Inspector Wise is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact police at Tennent Street on the non-emergency number 101. Or alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(CD/JP)

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