21/07/2016

Man Beaten With Hammers In North Belfast

A man has been beaten with hammers by a masked gang in north Belfast.

The attack happened at a house in the Canning Place area at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 20 July.

The gang of men forced their way into the property and attacked the victim.

He was taken to hospital and sustained injuries to his legs and arms.

They smashed several windows before fleeing the scene along Canmorris Street.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)

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