09/09/2024

Man Assaulted In Belfast City Centre

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault in Belfast City Centre on the evening of Saturday 7th September.

Shortly before 9pm police received a report that a man had been injured following an assault involving a number of people on Ormeau Avenue.

Officers attended and a 38-year-old man and two women aged 39 and 41 were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

All three remain in custody at this time.
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Detective Sergeant Ash said: "Enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault or to anyone with CCTV, dash cam or other footage that could assist enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1798 07/09/2024."

Alternative a report can be submitted 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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