19/10/2017

Man Assaulted In Belfast City Centre

Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in Belfast.

The attack happened in the Howard Street area at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 17 October.

The victim is currently being treated for his injuries in hospital.

Inspector Keith Hutchinson is appealing appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Police at Lisburn Road on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1569 17/10/17.

(CD)

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