25/08/2023

Two Arrested Following Serious Assault In Belfast

Two men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Belfast on the morning of Thursday 24 August.

Police received a report of an assault in the Bradbury Place area of the city shortly before 6.30am.

It was reported that two men were assaulted inside a property by a number of men. A man, aged in his 20s, was reported to have been assaulted with a weapon and was taken to hospital for serious head injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.

A second man, aged in his 40s, was also reported to have been assaulted and received minor injuries.

Two men, aged 26 and 35, were arrested and remain in police custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Angus said: "We are appealing to anyone with any information to contact Police on 101 quoting reference number 257 of 24/08/23.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport."

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