03/02/2025

Man Stabbed In Eye In North Belfast Assault

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault on a 19-year-old man in the Eia Street area of North Belfast.

The incident occurred around 7:45 pm on Friday, 31st January. Police received a report on Saturday, 1st February, that the victim was walking in the area when three men wearing dark-coloured tracksuits exited a dark-coloured car. One of the men was reportedly armed with an unknown weapon and stabbed the victim in the eye.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. He required stitches and sustained nerve damage behind the eye.
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Detectives are urging anyone who was in the Eia Street area around 7:45 pm on Friday, 31st January, and who may have witnessed the assault or who may have any information to contact them.

Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: "Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 881 01/02/25. 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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