12/10/2015

Man Assaulted In North Belfast

A man has sustained injuries to his head and body after being attacked in north Belfast.

The 44-year-old victim was assaulted after a gang of thugs, one armed with a hatchet, entered a property in the Canning Place area at around 12.45am on Sunday.

The victim was left with a number of injuries, however they are not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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