16/08/2016

Man Arrested Following Serious Assault In Belfast

A man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault outside a fast food restaurant in Belfast city centre.

The attack happened in the Donegall Place area at around 12.35am on Sunday, 12 August.

An altercation is believed to have started inside the restaurant which continued outside.

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after sustaining a head injury.

The suspect has been detained in police custody.

(CD/MH)

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