11/11/2021

Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In North Belfast

Police have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in north Belfast.

A man is being treated in hospital after he was reportedly beaten by a number of men at a house on meadow Grove.

According to police a number of masked me forced their way into the property and proceeded to beat the victim with suspected metal bars.

The victim suffered injuries to his head, arms and ribs. It is understood that damage was caused to the man's car and windows of his house.

Anyone with information about the incident, or anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault, is asked to contact police.


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