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04/05/2017
Investigation Launched After Man Assaulted In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked by a gang in Belfast.
The assault occurred in the Roden Street area at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 03 May.
The 23-year-old victim was walking along the street towards Roden Pass with two other people and a black BMW pulled up beside them.
Five men in the car got out and two of them attacked the man with what is believed to be a knife and a bat.
All of the suspects were wearing dark clothing and black masks.
The other two people were not assaulted, however they were left very badly shaken.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
The assault occurred in the Roden Street area at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 03 May.
The 23-year-old victim was walking along the street towards Roden Pass with two other people and a black BMW pulled up beside them.
Five men in the car got out and two of them attacked the man with what is believed to be a knife and a bat.
All of the suspects were wearing dark clothing and black masks.
The other two people were not assaulted, however they were left very badly shaken.
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
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