24/09/2007

Machete Attack In South Belfast

A man received serious facial injuries in a machete attack in south Belfast.

The attack, which occurred at around 2.15am on Sunday in Glenmachen Street, left the victim with a serious facial injury.

Police later had a report of a man seen with a machete in the Sandy Row area.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to the attack to contact them.

(SP/KMcA)

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