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11/10/2023
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of a serious assault in north Belfast on Tuesday, 10 October.
According to the report, shortly after 9.10pm, a number of masked men were seen leaving a flat in the Forthriver Drive area.
It was further reported that five men, armed with hammers and a machete, gained entry to the flat and assaulted a man inside.
The man, aged in his twenties, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
A mobile phone belonging to the victim was also stolen during the incident.
Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "The injuries inflicted on the victim are a stark violation of his basic human rights. There is no justification for this type of violence. Attacks like these not only place the victim at risk, but also the local community.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have dashcam, CCTV or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 2322 of 10/10/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
According to the report, shortly after 9.10pm, a number of masked men were seen leaving a flat in the Forthriver Drive area.
It was further reported that five men, armed with hammers and a machete, gained entry to the flat and assaulted a man inside.
The man, aged in his twenties, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
A mobile phone belonging to the victim was also stolen during the incident.
Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "The injuries inflicted on the victim are a stark violation of his basic human rights. There is no justification for this type of violence. Attacks like these not only place the victim at risk, but also the local community.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything, or who may have dashcam, CCTV or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 2322 of 10/10/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
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