01/12/2021

Two Men Arrested Over Assault At Cavehill Country Park

Two people have been arrested after a man was assaulted in Cavehill Country Park on Monday, 29 November.

A man, aged in his 40s, has been released on bail pending further enquiries and the other man, aged in his 30s, remains in police custody.

The pair were arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The victim received hospital treatment.

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