Man hospitalised after being punched and attacked while he lay on the ground

The incident occurred on the Ravenhill Road in the city on Thursday evening, April 9

A man has been taken to hospital after being punched and then attacked on the ground during an assault in Belfast.

Police are appealing for information following the attack which took place at around 11.40pm in the Ravenhill Road area on Thursday evening, April 9, when a man was reportedly punched in the face and then assaulted as he lay on the ground by another male. The victim suffered facial injuries and had to be taken to hospital for treatment.

Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding the attack or dashcam footage of the area at the time to contact them.

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Detective Sergeant Stevenson said: “It was reported at around 11.40pm that a man was punched in the face and assaulted as he lay on the ground by another male.

“The victim sustained facial injuries as a result of the incident, and was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are asking anyone who witnessed what happened, or who might have any information which might assist, to get in touch. We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who might have any dash cam footage which might assist.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1789 of 09/04/26.

“You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

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