15/08/2016

Man Sustains Head Injury During Attack In Belfast

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being attacked outside a fast-food restaurant in Belfast city centre.

The assault occurred in the Donegall Place area at around 12.35am on Sunday, 12 August.

An altercation is believed to have started inside the restaurant which continued outside.

The man sustained a serious head injury.

The suspect is described as being aged in his early 20s, of slim to medium build, with cropped dark hair on both sides.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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