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24/04/2012
Man Assaulted With Hammers In East Belfast
A man has been assaulted by masked men in Morven Park in east Belfast on Monday night.
The gang were armed with sticks and hammers.
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has expressed his shock. He said: "I am shocked by the brutality and viciousness of this assault. There can never be any justification for this type of attack.
"If anybody has any information about this assault I would urge them to contact the police."
The victims injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
(CD/GK)
The gang were armed with sticks and hammers.
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has expressed his shock. He said: "I am shocked by the brutality and viciousness of this assault. There can never be any justification for this type of attack.
"If anybody has any information about this assault I would urge them to contact the police."
The victims injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
(CD/GK)
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