01/08/2017

Man Attacked In North Belfast

A man has been injured in a paramilitary style attack in north Belfast.

The assault happened at his home in the Loughview Terrace area at around 10.20pm on Sunday, 30 July.

Four men wearing balaclavas broke the windows with metal bars and entered the house.

The victim escaped and fled towards the Shore Road, however the men caught up to him.

He was assaulted in the street and had to be treated in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police described the attack as "brutal and horrific" and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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