06/06/2016
Teenager Attacked In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a masked gang, believed to be armed with a gun, attacked a teenager in north Belfast.
The incident happened at a house in the Kinnaird Street area on Saturday night, 04 June.
The 19-year-old victim sustained a cut to his neck and bruising. A woman who was in the house at the time was not injured.
Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly condemned the attack.
Mr Kelly said: "There is no place for these type of attacks in our community and they need to end.
"Those responsible offer nothing to society and are at war with the community.
"Anyone with information on this attack should bring it forward to the PSNI."
(CD/LM)
The incident happened at a house in the Kinnaird Street area on Saturday night, 04 June.
The 19-year-old victim sustained a cut to his neck and bruising. A woman who was in the house at the time was not injured.
Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly condemned the attack.
Mr Kelly said: "There is no place for these type of attacks in our community and they need to end.
"Those responsible offer nothing to society and are at war with the community.
"Anyone with information on this attack should bring it forward to the PSNI."
(CD/LM)
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