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22/06/2015
Two Men Attacked In South Belfast
Two men have been seriously injured after being attacked in south Belfast.
The assault occurred in the Donegall Road area at around 9.30pm on Saturday.
One of the men suffered a serious head injury and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.
The second man suffered facial injuries, however his condition is not believed to be life threatening.
Detective Sergeant Kenneth Leckey said: "The assault occurred whilst a band parade was taking place in the area.
"It is understood that the two males are brothers and I would appeal to anyone who was in this area and witnessed the assault to contact police on the non emergency number 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD)
The assault occurred in the Donegall Road area at around 9.30pm on Saturday.
One of the men suffered a serious head injury and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.
The second man suffered facial injuries, however his condition is not believed to be life threatening.
Detective Sergeant Kenneth Leckey said: "The assault occurred whilst a band parade was taking place in the area.
"It is understood that the two males are brothers and I would appeal to anyone who was in this area and witnessed the assault to contact police on the non emergency number 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
(CD)
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