A man was left unconscious after being knocked to the ground and ‘repeatedly kicked and punched’ by two men in an assault in north Belfast.
Police say he was then assaulted by another two men, after which he was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries to his jaw, nose and head.
The incident happened while the man was walking in the Oldpark Road area towards Rosapenna Street at around 6pm on January 20.
A police spokesperson said the man “knocked to the ground by two men who repeatedly kicked him and punched him.”
“He was knocked unconscious, and the assailants ran off,” they said.
“It was reported that the victim later came round and continued to walk in the direction of Rosapenna Street, when, as he was passing Ballymoney Street, two men got out of a small red car, ran towards him and assaulted him, before making off.
“The man who was assaulted was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for injuries to his jaw, his nose and his head.
“His mobile phone screen was also smashed during the incident.
“It was reported that all four men were dressed in dark coloured clothing.”
Police say enquiries are ongoing and they are appealing to anyone with any information or footage to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1490 of 24/01/25.
