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13/12/2018
Five Arrested Over Vicious Attacks In Belfast
Two Belfast men have been seriously injured in assaults at houses in north Belfast, prompting five arrests.
The attacks happened at Fairfax Court in the early hours of Thursday 13 December.
Detective Inspector Michael McDonnell said: "Shortly after 4.10am, it was reported that two males were assaulted. One man, aged 34, suffered head injuries after being struck with a wooden bat at a house in the area.
"Another male, aged 29, was also struck on the head with a wooden bat in another nearby property. Both males have been taken to hospital for their injuries and their conditions are described as serious."
A 65-year-old woman is believed to have sustained a broken wrist during the incident, and was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Two women aged 50 and 29 and three men aged 42, 24 and 22-years-old have been arrested in relation to the incident. All five are currently in police custody.
(JG)
The attacks happened at Fairfax Court in the early hours of Thursday 13 December.
Detective Inspector Michael McDonnell said: "Shortly after 4.10am, it was reported that two males were assaulted. One man, aged 34, suffered head injuries after being struck with a wooden bat at a house in the area.
"Another male, aged 29, was also struck on the head with a wooden bat in another nearby property. Both males have been taken to hospital for their injuries and their conditions are described as serious."
A 65-year-old woman is believed to have sustained a broken wrist during the incident, and was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Two women aged 50 and 29 and three men aged 42, 24 and 22-years-old have been arrested in relation to the incident. All five are currently in police custody.
(JG)
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