Northern Ireland

Man injured in Belfast city centre assault

Officers have appealed for witnesses

The PSNI has made an appeal for information after a firearm was seized in the wider Strabane area
Police are appealing for information (Niall Carson/PA)

A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in Belfast city centre.

It happened in the High Street/Church Lane area shortly after 4pm on Saturday.

Police confirmed the victim sustained injuries to his face and body and was taken to hospital for treatment.



A PSNI spokesperson added: “The unknown man who carried out the attack is said to have been wearing a beanie hat, navy jacket, black bottoms, black gloves and grey and black trainers.”

Officers have appealed for witnesses or those with video footage of the incident to contact them.

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