An appeal to the public for assistance has been made
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following several recent assaults in north Belfast.
The assaults that occurred saw one victim attacked on two separate occasions. Detective Sergeant Faulkner said: “On Wednesday, December 17, we received a report a man had been assaulted last month in the Oldpark Road area, close to its junction with Ballynure Street.
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“On Tuesday, November 18, at approximately 11pm it’s understood up to three men tackled the victim to the ground, where he lost consciousness. He required hospital treatment for a head injury. “The man, aged in his 40s, was assaulted once again by three men in the same area at 11pm on Saturday, December 13, who came from the direction of Gracehill Court. “At present we are working to identify if these three suspects were involved in the first assault last month. They were wearing dark hoodies, and their faces were covered. During the second assault, the man was kicked and punched until he lost consciousness and required hospital treatment for facial injuries. “We are working to establish the circumstances surrounding both of these reports, who was involved, and a motive. “The victim has understandably been left shocked and fearful by what has happened. If you have been a victim of a crime, please report it to us immediately so we can investigate accordingly, we are here to help you. “Anyone who witnessed either of these assaults or has dash-cam or other video footage that could help our investigation, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 706 17/12/25.” Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form here. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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