17/11/2015

Police Appeal After Man Attacked And Robbed In South Belfast

Police are appealing for information after a man was punched in the face and robbed in south Belfast.

The attack occurred in the College Park Avenue area on Saturday 31 October.

Another man punched the victim in the face and stole his bag.

The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, is described as around 6ft tall with stubble. He was wearing a beanie hat, a sleeveless high visibility jacket, a dark top, dark bottoms and white trainers.

He got into a maroon coloured Peugeot 206 car which made off in the direction of Rugby Road.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Lisburn Road Police Station on the non emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(CD)

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