01/07/2021
Appeal For Witnesses To North Belfast Assault
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a report of an assault on a man in north Belfast on Tuesday 29 June.
Issuing the appeal, Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "A report was received at approximately 4.45pm that the man had been driving on Skegoneill Avenue, when an unknown male in a red car forced him to come to a stop.
"It was reported that the male from the red car exited his vehicle, approached the driver's side window of the other car, and struck the driver on the head with a metal bar, as well as punching him.
"The driver required hospital treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.
"The unknown man then returned to his car and made off in the direction of the Skegoneill Avenue roundabout.
"Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time, and witnessed the incident, or has any information, to contact them via 101, quoting reference number 1429 of 29/06/21."
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Issuing the appeal, Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "A report was received at approximately 4.45pm that the man had been driving on Skegoneill Avenue, when an unknown male in a red car forced him to come to a stop.
"It was reported that the male from the red car exited his vehicle, approached the driver's side window of the other car, and struck the driver on the head with a metal bar, as well as punching him.
"The driver required hospital treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.
"The unknown man then returned to his car and made off in the direction of the Skegoneill Avenue roundabout.
"Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time, and witnessed the incident, or has any information, to contact them via 101, quoting reference number 1429 of 29/06/21."
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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