07/04/2026
Renewed Appeal Following Serious Assault in North Belfast
Detectives have renewed an appeal for witnesses and information following a serious assault in north Belfast during the early hours of Sunday, 5 April.
According to Detective Sergeant McGearty, a man in his 20s arrived at a hospital at approximately 1.30am. He was suffering from a severe injury to his arm that is described as potentially life-changing.
While the specific details of how the injury occurred remain under investigation, police believe the victim was attacked in the Duncairn Gardens vicinity at roughly 1am.
Detective Sergeant McGearty said: "We would appeal to anyone who witnessed this shocking incident to come forward. We're particularly keen to speak to anyone with CCTV/dash-cam or other video footage which could assist with our enquiries. The number to call is 101, and the relevant reference number is 118 05/04/26."
Information can also be provided online through the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
According to Detective Sergeant McGearty, a man in his 20s arrived at a hospital at approximately 1.30am. He was suffering from a severe injury to his arm that is described as potentially life-changing.
While the specific details of how the injury occurred remain under investigation, police believe the victim was attacked in the Duncairn Gardens vicinity at roughly 1am.
Information can also be provided online through the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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