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21/04/2023
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In East Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of a serious assault in east Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Friday 21 April.
Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Shortly after 1.05am, a report was received that a man had been assaulted in the Belmont Avenue area.
"It was reported that he was approached by two men, wearing balaclavas, one of whom was armed with a firearm. The victim reported hearing a number of clicks when the suspect pointed the weapon at him.
"He was then struck in the face with the weapon before being taken to hospital for treatment to a serious facial injury, which has been described as life-changing.
"This was a vicious assault and our investigation is at an early stage as we work to establish the circumstances.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything to contact us on 101, quoting reference 78 of 21/4/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Shortly after 1.05am, a report was received that a man had been assaulted in the Belmont Avenue area.
"It was reported that he was approached by two men, wearing balaclavas, one of whom was armed with a firearm. The victim reported hearing a number of clicks when the suspect pointed the weapon at him.
"He was then struck in the face with the weapon before being taken to hospital for treatment to a serious facial injury, which has been described as life-changing.
"This was a vicious assault and our investigation is at an early stage as we work to establish the circumstances.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything to contact us on 101, quoting reference 78 of 21/4/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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