17/08/2017

Appeal Issued Over Gang Attack In Village Area Of Belfast

Police have issued an appeal for information after a man was left seriously injured when he was attacked by a gang armed with a machete last month.

A 32-year-old man was left with a serious hand injury when he was attacked in the early hours of Sunday, 30 July, in the Village area of Belfast.

At the time of the attack the victim was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans and white trainers.

Police have appealed to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident, 3.45am, or to anyone with information on the incident, to contact them.

Information can also be passed to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously by telephoning 0800 555 111.

(MH)


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