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08/04/2022
Appeal For Information Following Acid Attack On Botanic Ave
A man, aged in his 20s, is being treated in hospital for injuries to his face and chest after reportedly having acid thrown in his face.
According to reports, the man, said to have been part of the homeless community, was sitting on the street on Botanic Avenue at about 14:45 on Thursday when a man approached him and threw a liquid in his face before running off.
Following the attack, the attacker is believed to have run off in the direction of Ireton Street.
The victim is said to have sustained "potentially life-altering injuries".
The PSNI have appealed for anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed the attack, is urged to contact police.
According to reports, the man, said to have been part of the homeless community, was sitting on the street on Botanic Avenue at about 14:45 on Thursday when a man approached him and threw a liquid in his face before running off.
Following the attack, the attacker is believed to have run off in the direction of Ireton Street.
The victim is said to have sustained "potentially life-altering injuries".
The PSNI have appealed for anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed the attack, is urged to contact police.
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