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09/04/2019
Appeal After North Belfast Assault
Police are appealing for information after a report that two men were assaulted in north Belfast on Sunday evening while attempting to rob a house in the area.
The incident occurred at around 7pm in Boyd Street on 07 April when the two men forced entry to a property while armed with a knife and a gun.
A short time later, a number of males arrived in the area in a white Ford Kuga and assaulted them with iron bars.
The injured men, aged 35 and 32, were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries and later arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the assault or who may have seen the white vehicle in the area to contact detectives at Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 1210 of 07/04/19.
Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
The incident occurred at around 7pm in Boyd Street on 07 April when the two men forced entry to a property while armed with a knife and a gun.
A short time later, a number of males arrived in the area in a white Ford Kuga and assaulted them with iron bars.
The injured men, aged 35 and 32, were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries and later arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the assault or who may have seen the white vehicle in the area to contact detectives at Musgrave on 101 quoting reference 1210 of 07/04/19.
Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
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