21/05/2024

Appeal For Witnesses To Belfast City Centre Assault

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault in Belfast city centre.

Police have reported, that on Saturday, 18th May, a man aged in his 20s had been walking from Bedford Street onto Howard Street some time between 10.45pm and 10.50pm. It was reported that he was approached by two men and, following some brief conversation, they began to assault him. The injured party recalls being struck several times, possibly to his head, and he fell to the ground.

The man sustained injuries to his head and nothing was stolen from him during the attack.

Officers are investigating and would ask anyone with any information, dashcam footage or who may be able to help with police enquiries, to call them on 101 quoting 2109 18/05/24.

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/

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