13/08/2009

City Centre Assault Probed

A busy Belfast city centre street remained cordoned off for part of this morning as police investigated a late night assault.

Traffic was redirected past Upper Arthur Street following the attack, which was reported to police at around 3.30am.

The male victim was take to hospital with head injuries, although it is not thought his condition is life threatening.

Early morning commuters were diverted away from Montgomery Street, stopping access to a popular high rise car park in the area. The roads have now reopened.

Detectives have appealed for anyone with information on the assault to contact them.

(PR/KMcA)

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