20/09/2024

Appeal Following Assault In Belfast

PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault in Belfast on the evening of Wednesday, 17 September.

Police received a report of a group of males involved in a large fights in the Edward Street area at around 5.30pm.

Officers attended the area and spoke to a man who had injuries to his head, he was then taken to hospital for treatment.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and grievous bodily harm with intent and has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.
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Detective Sergeant David Kitchen said: "We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information, including dash-cam or other footage, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1353 of 17/09/24."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our 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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