24/10/2018

Man Suffers Head Injuries In East Belfast Assault

A man in his 50's has been assaulted on the street by another man in east Belfast.

The incident happened around 1.45pm on Monday 22 October in the Mountpottinger Road area.

Police said he suffered a number of head and facial injuries in the attack, which continued until members of the public intervened.

The victim was taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the assault to contact them on non-emergency line 101.



(JG)

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