Northern Ireland

Man suffers broken jaw after Belfast city centre attack

Police say the man in his 20s was assaulted by four unknown males

Police appealed for information
Police have appealed for information. (Niall Carson/PA)

A man has suffered a broken jaw after being attacked in Belfast city centre.

Police were told the attack was carried out by four unknown males around 11.30pm on Friday in the Donegall Square West area.

Chief Inspector Louise Dunne said: “Our appeal is to anyone who saw what happened, and who hasn’t spoken with us yet, is to get in touch.

“Not only has the victim sustained a serious injury, but he has also been left extremely distressed by what happened.”

Anyone with relevant information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 73 for December 20.

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Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.