29/03/2019

Arrest After North Belfast Assault

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an assault in north Belfast.

Police said two men were involved in an altercation this morning, Friday 29 March, at around 4.15am in the Talbot Street area of Belfast.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene along with police. A man in his thirties was taken to hospital for treatment to head and facial injuries.

Inspector David McBride said enquiries are continuing and has appealed to anyone who witnessed the assault to contact police on non-emergency line 101, quoting reference number 168 of 29/03/19.

Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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