A man in his fifties was taken to hospital by ambulance on Sunday after he was attacked.
At approximately 11.35pm last night, police say they received a report that the victim had been assaulted by three men unknown to him. It happened in the Drumart Drive area of South Belfast.
The man was struck on the head by a brick, and his mobile phone was stolen. He sustained a head injury and was transferred to hospital for treatment.
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Detective Sergeant Ash said: "Damage was also caused to a motorbike in the area.
"This was a nasty incident which has left the victim badly shaken. One of the suspects was accompanied by a German Shepherd-type dog, and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen these men in the Drumart Drive area, or who may have any dash-cam or CCTV footage that could assist with our enquiries. If you can help, please contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 2058 of 13/11/22.
"Alternatively, a report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
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