03/09/2014
15-Yr-Old Girl Assaulted In East Belfast
A teenage girl has been assaulted by a group of young people in east Belfast.
The 15-year-old and her friend were approached by the group on the Ballymacarret Road on Tuesday at about 21:30.
Police said one of the male youths hit the girl in the face with a piece of wood and then ran off.
The girl was taken to hospital and treated for cuts and bruising to her face.
The attacker is described as being about 16 or 17 years old, 5'7" tall with brown hair and wearing a red, white and blue tracksuit.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
(IT/CD)
The 15-year-old and her friend were approached by the group on the Ballymacarret Road on Tuesday at about 21:30.
Police said one of the male youths hit the girl in the face with a piece of wood and then ran off.
The girl was taken to hospital and treated for cuts and bruising to her face.
The attacker is described as being about 16 or 17 years old, 5'7" tall with brown hair and wearing a red, white and blue tracksuit.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
(IT/CD)
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