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17/02/2012
Stones Thrown In Sectarian Attack
Two men have been injured after youths threw stones and shouted abuse at them in a sectarian attack in west Belfast.
The attack occurred along the Springfield Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Three youths, believed to be between 17 and 18 years old, began throwing stones and shouting at the pair.
One victim sustained hand and foot injuries.
Police are describing the attack as sectarian and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/GK)
The attack occurred along the Springfield Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Three youths, believed to be between 17 and 18 years old, began throwing stones and shouting at the pair.
One victim sustained hand and foot injuries.
Police are describing the attack as sectarian and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/GK)
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