24/10/2022

Appeal After Serious Assault At Custom House Square

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious assault in Custom House Square, Belfast on Saturday 22nd October.

Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "At approximately 9.40pm on Saturday 22nd October, we received multiple reports of an ongoing disturbance at Custom House Square.

"During this altercation, one man in his 20s had part of his finger bitten off. He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for his injury.

"Our enquiries into this matter are ongoing. The Custom House area was very busy at the time and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this nasty assault, or who may have mobile phone footage of the altercation, to contact detectives.

"The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1884 of 22/10/22."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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