04/10/2006

Man arrested over city assault

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in west Belfast on August 23 2006.

During the attack, which happened in the Dungloe Crescent area of the city, the attacker smashed the window of a vehicle in which two men were sitting, in an alleged attempt to assault them.

One of the men sustained a facial injury during the incident.

The arrested man is currently assisting police with their inquiries.

(EF/SP)

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