A man in his 20s has been attacked as he walked along a street in South Belfast.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the report of an assault this morning, Sunday November 27, in the University Avenue area.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “We received a report at 11.45am that a man in his 20’s had been assaulted as he walked along Carmel Street. The victim suffered facial injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.
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"The suspect is described as being around 5’11 in height and was wearing a brown coloured flat cap, a navy top with grey sleeves, blue jeans, white socks and dark coloured shoes.
"Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time this incident took place or who may have captured dashcam or mobile phone footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 794 27/11/22.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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