05/08/2019

Man Critical After Belfast Assault

Police say a man is in critical condition after he was assaulted at his flat in Belfast City Centre.

The 37-year-old sustained his injuries during the incident in his Great Victoria Street flat at around 6am on Saturday morning, 03 August.

His condition has been described as critical but stable.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or has information which could assist the investigation to contact detectives in Belfast on 101, quoting reference 496 of 03/08/19.

Details can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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