Northern Ireland

Three people arrested over Belfast city centre assault released on bail

Assault was reported in the Ormeau Avenue area on Sunday evening

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Police are investigating an assault in Belfast's Ormeau Avenue area on Sunday. (Niall Carson/PA)

Three people arrested by police investigating an assault in Belfast city centre have been released on bail pending further police enquiries.

The two women, aged 39 and 41, and a 38-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent following an assault in the Ormeau Avenue area shortly before 9pm on Sunday.

A PSNI spokesperson 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.”