25/04/2017

Man Attacked In North Belfast

Three masked men, one armed with a hammer, attacked a 25-year-old man in north Belfast.

The assault happened at a house on the Alliance Road just before 9.50pm on Monday, 24 April.

The trio entered the property and threatened the male before attacking him.

they made off in a silver coloured car in the direction of Deerpark Road.

The man suffered scratches to his neck. A woman who was in the house at the time was not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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