07/08/2007

Four Men Charged Over South Belfast Assault

Four men have been charged following the serious assault of a man in south Belfast.

It is believed the man in his early 40s was assaulted in the Donegall Avenue area at 3.00am on Monday.

The man’s condition is said to be serious but not life-threatening and detectives at Musgrave Street are appealing for witnesses.

The four men were arrested nearby a short time after the incident and they have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and intent. The men are expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

(SB)


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